noun
- plural of purse; small bags used to carry money and personal items
- sums of money, especially as prizes or funds
verb
- third person singular present of purse; draws together or contracts
Examples
- She keeps several purses in her closet for different occasions.
- The women left their purses at the table while they danced.
- The tournament offers substantial purses for the winners.
- Boxing matches often have large purses at stake.
- He purses his lips when he’s thinking hard.
- She purses her mouth in disapproval.
- The fabric purses when you pull the drawstring.