purse purse /ˈpɝːs/

noun

1. () A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)  ( pocketbook , bag , handbag , purse )
   a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
    She reached into her bag and found a comb
   she reached into her bag and found a comb
   
   
2. () A small bag for carrying money  ( purse )
   a small bag for carrying money
    She searched her purse, hoping to find her lost earring.
   She searched her purse, hoping to find her lost earring.
   
   
3. () A sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse  ( purse )
   a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
    He made the contribution out of his own purse
   he made the contribution out of his own purse
    He and his wife shared a common purse
   he and his wife shared a common purse
   
4. A sum of money offered as a prize  ( purse )
   a sum of money offered as a prize
    The purse barely covered the winner's expenses
   the purse barely covered the winner's expenses
   

verb

1. () Contract one's lips into a rounded shape  ( purse )
   contract one's lips into a rounded shape
   
2. Gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker  ( purse , wrinkle )
   gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
    Purse ones's lips
   purse ones's lips