purse

A2 · Elementary Countable noun American English

n. a bag used for carrying personal items like keys, a phone, and money.

n. a medium-sized bag used for carrying personal belongings. This usage is the standard term for a handbag in American English.

“He helped her find her purse after she left it under the table at the restaurant.”

“She carried a stylish black purse that was large enough to hold her tablet and several notebooks for the meeting.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. an amount of money offered as a prize in a competition or for a specific task.

n. a sum of money collected or offered as a prize or for a particular purpose, often in the context of sporting events.

“The winner of the golf tournament took home a large cash purse.”

“The total purse for the championship was increased this year to attract more high-ranking international players.”