wallet

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As a noun, wallet means a small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

Meanings of wallet

7 meanings

A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.
“The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet.”
informalA person's bank account or assets.
“It's unknown if the pro running back's recent sex scandal will hit him in the wallet or not.”
computingfinanceAn e-wallet or digital wallet.
A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored.
“I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.”
slangA person's buttocks (the area of the body nearest where one keeps one's wallet).
“He fell down and landed on his wallet.”
A pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
Similar: billfold, notecase, pocketbook

Older and rare meanings (1)

archaicA bag or pouch.
“He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.”

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

noun: a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

Scrabble & Words With Friends: valid word9 points before bonuses.6 letters.