change purse

IPA/ˈtʃeɪndʒ pɜːs/
IPA/ˈtʃeɪndʒ pɜːrs/

change purse — noun

1. a tiny bag or pouch, made from materials such as leather or cloth, that people u

1.名詞B1
釋義

a tiny bag or pouch, made from materials such as leather or cloth, that people use to hold and carry coins

例句

Sumin keeps her bus fare coins in a small change purse for quick access.

Manuela pulled a leather change purse from her bag and counted out the correct change.

count + out + money for + item: action sequence with a change purse

同義詞
  • coin purse

    the most common alternative; often used interchangeably with 'change purse'

  • purse

    a broader term that can refer to a larger handbag or a small money pouch

  • money pouch

    slightly more formal; often a zippered pouch rather than a clasp-style purse

常見錯誤

She took a change purse out of her pocket.
She took a change purse out of her handbag.
💡A change purse is usually inside a larger bag or handbag, not worn directly in a pocket.