Definitions for wallet
ˈwɒl ɪt, ˈwɔ lɪtwal·let

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. wallet, billfold, notecase, pocketbooknoun

   a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Etymology: walet. Of uncertain origin. Possibly from an assumed *walet "bag, knapsack", of origin, from wal-. More at walk, well, wallow.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Walletnoun

   Etymology: weallian , to travel, Saxon.

   1. A bag, in which the necessaries of a traveller are put; a knapsack.

   Having entered into a long gallery, he laid down his wallet, and spread his carpet, in order to repose himself upon it. Add.

   2. Any thing protuberant and swagging.

   Who would believe, that there were mountaineers
   Dew-lapt like bulls, whose throats had hanging at them
   Wallets of flesh. William Shakespeare.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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

2. Walletnoun

   a pocketbook for keeping money about the person

3. Walletnoun

   anything protuberant and swagging

4. Etymology: [OE. walet, probably the same word as OE. watel a bag. See Wattle.]

FreebaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

Matched Categories

1. • Case

Anagrams for wallet »

1. all wet

2. wellat

How to pronounce wallet?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wallet in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wallet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of wallet in a Sentence

1. Rebekah Koffler:

   It’s not like they try to steal your wallet or your purse and get your information that way, it’s called targeteering – they identify, ‘OK, we need a list, we need somebody in your State Department,’ or, ‘We need somebody at the United Nations’ … and they do their homework and they study.

2. Oakland Police Department -RRB- Watson:

   Whether thats your purse, your wallet, your phone, your laptop. Not worth getting injured or possibly losing your life over it, we want to remind our community, property can be replaced but you can not.

3. Janet Bodnar:

   An emergency is needing a dress for the sorority dance, or picking up the check for everyone at the pizza place because nobody has any money, you think of plastic ... as a convenience. Kids think of it as a direct line to your wallet.

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5. Sean Currey:

   I would want someone to do the same thing for me if I lost my wallet.

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