purse

• Substantiv, das eine kleine Tasche oder ein Behältnis für Geld, Schlüssel und andere persönliche Dinge bezeichnet, oft von Frauen getragen.

A noun referring to a small bag or pouch used for carrying money, keys, and other personal items, typically carried by women.

1. Small bag for moneyA2formal

   A small bag or pouch used to carry money, coins, and sometimes cards.

   Geldbeutel

   • She took a coin out of her purse to pay for the bus.
   • He keeps his change in a leather purse.
   • The old woman clutched her purse tightly on the crowded street.

   Synonymemoneybagpocketbookpouchwallet

2. HandbagA1informalbritish

   A larger bag used by women to carry personal items.

   Handtasche

   • She left her purse on the kitchen table.
   • I need to buy a new purse for the party.
   • Her purse contained her phone, keys, and wallet.

   Synonymebagclutchhandbagpocketbookshoulder bagtote

3. Prize moneyB2formal

   A sum of money offered as a prize in a competition.

   Preisgeld

   • The winner of the tournament received a purse of $10,000.
   • The race had a substantial purse for the first-place finisher.
   • The boxing match had a purse of one million dollars.

   Synonymeawardkittypotprizerewardstake

• Verb, das bedeutet, die Lippen zusammenzuziehen oder zu schürzen, meist als Ausdruck von Missbilligung, Zweifel oder Konzentration; auch vom Mund oder einer Person in dieser Haltung.

A verb meaning to pucker or contract the lips, typically as an expression of disapproval or concentration.

1. Pucker or contractB2formal

   To press or contract the lips together, often expressing disapproval or concentration.

   Zusammenpressen

   • She pursed her lips in disapproval.
   • He pursed his mouth while thinking deeply.
   • The teacher pursed her lips before responding to the student's excuse.

   Synonymecompresscontractpuckerscrew uptighten