wallet
/ˈwɒlɪt/
noun
A small flat case for carrying money and cards
“He put his money in his wallet.”
ארנק
Wallet is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A small flat case for carrying money and cards" In Hebrew, wallet translates to ארנק.
Example Sentences
- He pulled out his wallet to pay for the snack at the shop.
- She keeps a photo of her dog in her wallet.
- Dad lost his wallet and was very worried until he found it in the car.
Did You Know? The first wallets were not used for money — ancient Greeks used them to carry food. Wallets became used for paper money in the 1600s when paper bills were invented. A wallet is sometimes called a "billfold" in the United States because it folds around your bills. The world's most expensive wallet, made of crocodile skin and gold, cost over $750,000.
Common Word Combinations
leather walletopen your walletlose your walletfront pocket wallet
Related Words
pursemoneycardpocket
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