wallet

[ wol-it, waw-lit ]

noun

1. a flat, folding pocketbook, especially one large enough to hold paper money, credit cards, driver's license, etc., and sometimes having a compartment for coins.
2. Chiefly British. a bag for carrying food, clothing, toilet articles, etc., during a journey; knapsack or rucksack.

wallet

/ ˈwɒlɪt /

noun

1. a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc
2. a bag used to carry tools
3. archaic.
   a rucksack or knapsack

Word History and Origins

Origin of wallet¹

1350–1400; Middle English walet < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of wallet¹

C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old English weallian, Old High German wallōn to roam, German wallen to go on a pilgrimage

Example Sentences

Our finding comes after Time Magazine reported similar activity involving a different cryptocurrency and another anonymous wallet.

From BBC

Stolen funds are often funnelled into overseas accounts or cryptocurrency wallets.

From BBC

In a paper published in Qualitative Market Research, researchers detail as cash fades from our wallets, so too does our awareness of spending, leading to impulsive and unnecessary purchases.

From Science Daily

Perhaps it feels like “Where are my keys?” and “Where did I leave my wallet?” have become common refrains.

From Los Angeles Times

The former boss of Scotland's water industry regulator submitted expense claims for a £170 Mulberry wallet and £290 glasses which "had no clear business purpose".

From BBC

Related Words

• folder
• pocketbook
• purse