billfold
Definition
Noun: A small, flat, folding case, typically made of leather, designed to be carried in a pocket and used for holding paper money, cards, and other small personal papers.
Usage
A "billfold" is a specific type of wallet. It is traditionally designed to hold folded paper currency (bills) and often has slots for identification and credit cards. It is contrasted with longer, non-folding wallets sometimes used for coins.
Examples
- He took a twenty-dollar bill from his billfold to pay for the coffee.
- She received a leather billfold as a birthday gift.
- I keep my driver's license and my main credit card in the front of my billfold.
Advanced Usage
- The term "billfold" is more common in American English. In other varieties of English, "wallet" is the more generic and frequently used term.
- While traditionally for men, the word describes the item's form, not the user's gender.
Variants and Related Words
- Wallet (noun): A more general term for a flat case for holding money and cards, which can include billfolds, coin purses, and other styles.
Synonyms
- Wallet
- Pocketbook (primarily US, though this can also refer to a woman's handbag)
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, but items with a different primary function could be contrasted, such as coin purse (a small bag primarily for coins) or money clip (a device that holds cash without folding).
Noun
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a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
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