English · Daily Life
wallet
/ˈwɒl.ɪt/
[/ˈwɒl.ɪt/]
money holder
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small flat case for carrying money, cards, and identification.
Example
He patted his pockets in panic before realising his wallet was still on the kitchen table.
He patted his pockets in panic before realising his wallet was still on the kitchen table.
Etymology
From Old North French 'walet', a knapsack; the money-holder sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Carried daily for cards and cash; Americans may also say 'billfold'.