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purse
noun as in tote for carrying personal items
noun as in award; winnings
Example Sentences
"It was just a means to an end to build his empire. He was taking money from the public purse."
Still, the fact the team is even entertaining a meeting with this year’s top free agent suggests the Dodgers, for all the spending they did last offseason, aren’t tightening their purse strings yet.
Local communities believe that certain fishing practices, such as spearfishing with scuba gear and semi-industrial fishing with purse seines and night lights, are major contributors to the decline of fish stocks.
With Paul reported to be earning about £31m and Tyson's purse half that, there are question marks around the motivations behind this match-up.
Serrano, 36, is also hesitant to reveal her purse but feels other female fighters can capitalise on the magnitude and success of her rivalry with Taylor.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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