1
: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
2
a
: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money
also
: billfold
b
: a container that resembles a money wallet: such as
(1)
: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)
(2)
4
a
: an app or app feature for a mobile device or web browser that digitally stores a user's important information (such as credit cards, driver's license, or event tickets)
Digital wallets can store multiple payment methods, credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, and airline tickets on there.—
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b
: an application or device used to store and manage cryptocurrency
… hardware wallets and software wallets, that help to restrict access to your cryptocurrency and can be accessed using a password …—USA Today
USA TodayExamples of wallet in a Sentence
She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket.
He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
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Those who remain part of the lawsuit can expect compensation to be deposited into their PlayStation Store digital wallet.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Organized into two compartments, the nylon fanny pack is durable, easy to clean, and can easily store your phone, over-ear headphones, wallet, passport, hand sanitizer, and more.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Decisions are being made that will impact your wallet and your neighborhood for years to come.
—Rickford Kirton, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Despite the lower price point, the quality holds its own, with premium materials like cashmere, European linen, and silk that look and feel luxurious at a price my wallet can handle.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Organized into two compartments, the nylon fanny pack is durable, easy to clean, and can easily store your phone, over-ear headphones, wallet, passport, hand sanitizer, and more.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Decisions are being made that will impact your wallet and your neighborhood for years to come.
—Rickford Kirton, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Despite the lower price point, the quality holds its own, with premium materials like cashmere, European linen, and silk that look and feel luxurious at a price my wallet can handle.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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