1. a small bag used especially by women to carry money and personal items
2. a sum of money available for spending or given as a prize

1. to press one’s lips together tightly

Examples

• She reached into her purse to find her keys.
• The boxing match had a purse of one million dollars.
• My grandmother always keeps her reading glasses in her purse.
• The tournament offers a substantial purse for the winner.
• He pursed his lips in disapproval.
• She pursed her mouth when she tasted the sour lemon.
• The leather purse matched her shoes perfectly.