as in bags
a container for carrying money and small personal items
I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all
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Recent Examples of purses
Large purses or bags over 15 by 15 by 5 inches.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Shoppers can find capybara slippers, purses, robes and bath bombs.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
The 2005 episode centers around the shenanigans that ensue when Adams’s character, Katy, shows up to the Dunder Mifflin office trying to sell knock-off purses and the show’s male characters all vie for her attention.
—John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Below, browse some of our favorite on-sale shoulder bags, tote bags, and crossbody purses from $56.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Kate Spade Outlet is currently brimming with deals on purses, clothing, and jewelry ideal for any fashion lover on your shopping list.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
This winter, tastemakers are jingling all the way with purses bedecked in handbag charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Last year, Santa Anita had a $6-million shortfall on purses that was covered by the track.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Our best-selling items used to be wallets and purses.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Shoppers can find capybara slippers, purses, robes and bath bombs.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
The 2005 episode centers around the shenanigans that ensue when Adams’s character, Katy, shows up to the Dunder Mifflin office trying to sell knock-off purses and the show’s male characters all vie for her attention.
—John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Below, browse some of our favorite on-sale shoulder bags, tote bags, and crossbody purses from $56.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Kate Spade Outlet is currently brimming with deals on purses, clothing, and jewelry ideal for any fashion lover on your shopping list.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
This winter, tastemakers are jingling all the way with purses bedecked in handbag charms.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Last year, Santa Anita had a $6-million shortfall on purses that was covered by the track.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Our best-selling items used to be wallets and purses.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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