change purse

Small money holder

A change purse is a small pouch or wallet designed to hold coins.

It typically has a clasp or snap closure and fits easily in a pocket or handbag: She dug through her change purse for quarters.

The term is more common in American English; British speakers often say coin purse.

accessory

clasp

Securing device that clicks

wallet · clutch · pocketbook · wristlet · beaded · velvet · suede · sequined · tassel · patent

coins

penny

One-cent piece

jingle · cents · currency · coinage · copper · silver · pocket money · parking meter · vending machine · laundromat

saving

frugality

Economical resource management

rainy day · nest egg · stash · hoard · allowance · spending money · petty cash · mad money · coin jar · savings

Categories
Opposites
size/capacity

change pursesuitcase

Portable travel container

duffel bag · trunk · satchel · tote bag · briefcase

currency type

change pursebillfold

Flat pocket money case

wallet · money clip · card holder · checkbook · cash envelope

container size and scope

change pursewallet

Small case for currency

billfold · pocketbook · money belt · bank vault · safe

Family

change, purse, exchange, changed, changing, unchanging, unchangeable, exchanges, disburse

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G