wallet
Definitions
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A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc. UK, US
- A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc
- A person's bank account or assets
- A person's bank account or assets.
- An e-wallet or digital wallet
- An e-wallet or digital wallet.
- A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored
- A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored.
- A bag or pouch
- A bag or pouch.
- A person's buttocks (the area of the body nearest where one keeps one's wallet).
Equivalents
Examples
“The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet.”
“I forgot my wallet and left it at home.”
“Master leathercrafter does handcrafted wallets, belts, purses, handbags etc., supporting self and helpers. Good enough to carve fantst art and portraits into leather.”
“It's unknown if the pro running back's recent sex scandal will hit him in the wallet or not.”
“In all of India, China, Africa, and much of the southern American continent, those who had the leisure and wallet for fashion—or more simply, in the poorer latitudes, for the mere acquisition of things—would have⟳ killed for the street merchandise of Manhattan […]”
“I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.”
“He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.”
“He fell down and landed on his wallet.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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