Definition of "wallet" in Englisch

noun

1. (US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

   • The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet.
   • I forgot my wallet and left it at home.

2. (by extension, informal) A person's bank account or assets.

   • It's unknown if the pro running back's recent sex scandal will hit him in the wallet or not.

3. (computing, finance) An e-wallet or digital wallet.

4. A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored.

   • I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.

5. (archaic) A bag or pouch.

   • He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.

6. (slang) A person's buttocks (the area of the body nearest where one keeps one's wallet).

   • He fell down and landed on his wallet.