Synonyms & related words for purse

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of purse — including handbag, bag, pocketbook, wallet, billfold, pouch. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to purse

Explore words related to purse — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include notecase, bumbag, gripsack, pockets, satchel, bursiform, tote, carryall. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for purse

Common synonyms for purse include handbag, bag, pocketbook, wallet, billfold, pouch, dollars — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does purse come from?

The word purse breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root purs-, from Latin bursa (“purse, bag”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.