Purse (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 3
A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The billionaire donated a large sum out of his own purse to build a new hospital for the town.
- She and her husband shared a common purse and made financial decisions together.
- The company's research and development purse is limited, so they have to prioritize their projects carefully.
- The charity relies on donations from the public purse to fund its community programs.
- The government allocated a significant purse for the construction of new roads and highways.