What does WALLET mean?
Definitions for WALLET
ˈwɒl ɪt, ˈwɔ lɪtwal·let
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word WALLET.
Princeton's WordNet
wallet, billfold, notecase, pocketbooknoun
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
Wiktionary
walletnoun
A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.
The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet.
walletnoun
A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored.
I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.
Etymology: walet. Of uncertain origin. Possibly from an assumed *walet "bag, knapsack", of origin, from wal-. More at walk, well, wallow.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Walletnoun
Etymology: weallian , to travel, Saxon.
Having entered into a long gallery, he laid down his wallet, and spread his carpet, in order to repose himself upon it. Add.
Who would believe, that there were mountaineers
Dew-lapt like bulls, whose throats had hanging at them
Wallets of flesh. William Shakespeare.
Wikipedia
Wallet
A wallet is a flat case or pouch often used to carry small personal items such as paper currency, credit cards; identification documents such as driver's license, identification card, club card; photographs, transit pass, business cards and other paper or laminated cards. Wallets are generally made of leather or fabrics, and they are usually pocket-sized and foldable. Wallets may include money clips, coin purses, a chain fastener, strap, or rein, or a zipper. There are specialized wallets for holding passports, wearable ID cards, and checkbooks. Some unusual wallets are worn on the wrist or shoe. Wallets may be used as a fashion accessory, or to demonstrate the style, wealth, or status of the owner.
ChatGPT
wallet
A wallet is a small, flat case typically made of leather or fabric, used to carry personal items such as cash, credit cards, identification documents, photos, coins and other small essentials. It is designed to easily fit in a pocket or bag for easy accessibility and safety. In the digital context, a wallet can also refer to a software or device used to store and manage digital assets or cryptocurrencies.
Webster Dictionary
Walletnoun
a bag or sack for carrying about the person, as a bag for carrying the necessaries for a journey; a knapsack; a beggar's receptacle for charity; a peddler's pack
Walletnoun
a pocketbook for keeping money about the person
Walletnoun
anything protuberant and swagging
Etymology: [OE. walet, probably the same word as OE. watel a bag. See Wattle.]
Wikidata
Wallet
A wallet, or billfold, is a small, flat case that is used to carry personal items such as cash, credit cards, identification documents, photographs, gift cards, business cards and other paper or laminated cards. Wallets are generally made of leather or fabrics, and they are usually pocket-sized but not always foldable.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Wallet
wol′et, n. a bag for carrying necessaries on a journey: a knapsack: a pocket-book: a bag for tools: (Shak.) anything protuberant. [M. E. walet, possibly from watel, a bag.]
Editors Contribution
wallet
A type of product.
Some men love to use a wallet and they choose them to meet their need so there are a wide variety on the market in different colors, styles and shapes.
Submitted by MaryC on July 30, 2016
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
WALLET
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wallet is ranked #80419 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Wallet surname appeared 236 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Wallet.
92.3% or 218 total occurrences were White.
2.1% or 5 total occurrences were Black.
2.1% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Anagrams for WALLET »
all wet
wellat
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of WALLET in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of WALLET in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of WALLET in a Sentence
It's pretty intimidating sitting next to these industry giants, including the co-founder of Apple to my right and directly across from me is the woman whose signature is on all my money in my wallet right now, but they made me feel so comfortable to be in the' Circle of Money' and I received the best master class on investment ever.
You can make do without a wallet but can't [live] without your smartphone when you go out these days.
E-wallet consolidation at a regional and local level is highly likely as products mature and consumers migrate to those who offer the most services, one likely play would involve one of the big global and/or regional super apps consolidating services across South East Asia.
Keiser University President Matt McEnany:
He throws me down to the ground and starts kicking me and the two girls and the guy get in to my car and take off with it, my wallet, everything.
Lower gas prices continue to add to the wallet and the consumer's level of confidence, the over-arching trend here is you have to be in the right place.
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- beursie, portemonneeAfrikaans
- محفظةArabic
- portmonat, pul kisəsi, bumajnikAzerbaijani
- папернікBelarusian
- портфейл, портмонеBulgarian
- মানিব্যাগ, ওয়ালেটBengali
- cartera, bitlleteraCatalan, Valencian
- peněženkaCzech
- gwaledWelsh
- tegnebogDanish
- Brieftasche, Börse, Geldbörse, Geldbeutel, PortemonnaieGerman
- πορτοφόλι, χρηματοφυλάκιο, βαλάντιοGreek
- monujoEsperanto
- cartera, billeteraSpanish
- rahakott, rahataskuEstonian
- کیف پولPersian
- lompakkoFinnish
- mappaFaroese
- portefeuille, porte-monnaieFrench
- boekjeWestern Frisian
- sparánIrish
- màileid-pòca, màileidScottish Gaelic
- billeteira, carteiraGalician
- ארנקHebrew
- बटुआHindi
- pénztárcaHungarian
- դրամապանակArmenian
- dompetIndonesian
- bursoIdo
- veski, seðlaveski, buddaIcelandic
- borsellino, portafoglioItalian
- 財布, 札入れJapanese
- საფულე, ქისაGeorgian
- шилан, әмиянKazakh
- កាបូប, ក្របូបKhmer
- 지갑Korean
- cizdanKurdish
- ກະເປົາ, ກະເປົາເງິນLao
- dėklas, piniginėLithuanian
- maksLatvian
- kopa, pāhi, wāreteMāori
- паричник, портмонеMacedonian
- хэтэвчMongolian
- dompetMalay
- kartieraMaltese
- lommebokNorwegian
- portemonneeDutch
- lommebokNorwegian Nynorsk
- portmonetka, portfelPolish
- carteiraPortuguese
- bursa, portafögl, buorsa, portafegl, portafiglRomansh
- portofel, portmoneuRomanian
- бумажник, кошелёк, портмонеRussian
- новчаник, buđelar, novčanik, буђеларSerbo-Croatian
- peňaženkaSlovak
- denarnicaSlovene
- portofolAlbanian
- plånbokSwedish
- kipochiSwahili
- ҳамьён, ҳамёнTajik
- กระเป๋าสตางค์, กระเป๋าเงิน, กระเป๋าธนบัตร, กระเป๋าตังค์Thai
- gapjykTurkmen
- cüzdan, portföyTurkish
- гаманецьUkrainian
- بٹوا, بٹوےUrdu
- kartmon, hamyonUzbek
- ví tiềnVietnamese
- boûsse, poite-manoye, poite-foyeWalloon
- בייַטלYiddish
- 钱包Chinese
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