purse

Meanings

• noun

  A small container, typically made of leather or fabric, used to carry money, personal items, or both.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɝs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2423303"

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Synonyms

bursary , grant , change purse , coin purse , pocketbook , handbag , pucker

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with purse
hearse , verse , nurse , pierce

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Variants

List of all variants of purse that leads to same result
purse , purselike , purses , pursed , pursing , purse-proud , purse seine , purse seiner , purse seiners , purse seines , purse seining , purse strings , privy purse , privy purses , shepherd's purse , shepherd's purses , change purse , control the purse strings , hold the purse strings , hold/control the purse strings , loosen the purse strings

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'pursa' or Latin 'pursa' meaning 'pouch' or 'bag'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's most expensive purse is the 'Mouawad 101 Diamond Purse', which costs over $3.8 million.

2. In ancient Rome, women carried purses called 'purses of Venus' that were shaped like breasts.

3. The average woman spends 6 months of her life searching for misplaced keys or her purse.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Handbag: A type of purse carried by hand, often with a long strap or handle.

2. Clutch: A small, compact purse that is held in the hand or worn around the waist.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In many cultures, a purse is seen as a symbol of wealth and status. In literature, purses have appeared in various works, such as Alice in Wonderland's 'purse full of violets' and Shakespeare's 'Purse and the Gown'. In art, purses have been depicted in paintings and sculptures throughout history.

How to Memorize "purse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, closed container made of leather or fabric. Imagine putting your hand into it and feeling the texture. Picture yourself carrying it with you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'purse' with the idea of carrying personal items, especially money. Imagine putting your money or credit cards into a purse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Purse: Personal, Useful, Reliable, Secure, Essential' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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