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moneybags

moneybags

4.2
A small bag used to carry coins or cash
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌniˌbæɡz/
: monedero
  • He pulled out his old moneybags from the drawer.

Examples

  • The children filled their moneybags with coins from the fair.

  • Old western movies often show robbers carrying moneybags after a bank heist.

  • The thief stuffed the stolen coins into a moneybags before escaping.

  • She kept her savings in a small moneybags hidden in her closet.

  • She kept her savings in a small moneybags hidden in her closet.

  • Old western movies often show robbers carrying moneybags after a bank heist.

  • The children filled their moneybags with coins from the fair.

Synonyms

bag
vsmoneybags
∞ 1.0

A flexible container for carrying personal things like books or clothes

is specifically about carrying or storing coins and cash rather than anything
wallet
vsmoneybags
648 1.0

A small flat case for carrying money and cards

is more about holding loose coins and cash in a small bag shape
purse
vsmoneybags
399 1.0

A small bag for carrying money, cards, and small personal items

is more narrowly for holding coins and cash than a general personal bag
handbag
vsmoneybags
89 1.0

A small bag women carry to hold keys, phone, and money

is mainly for storing money rather than carrying fashion items
pouch
vsmoneybags
72 2.1

A small soft bag for holding things like coins or herbs

is focused specifically on carrying or storing coins and cash
piggy bank
vsmoneybags
16 1.0

A small container often shaped like a pig for children to save coins

is a general money container for everyday carrying or storing of cash
pocketbook
vsmoneybags
  • US
15 3.1

A small bag used to carry money and small personal items

is centered on holding coins and cash rather than fashion or accessories
baggie
vsmoneybags
  • Informal
13 2.5

A small plastic bag used to hold food or small items

is a purpose-built small container specifically for coins and cash
moneybag
vsmoneybags
5 3.2

A small bag with a string for holding coins

is a general term for carrying or storing coins and cash
money belt
vsmoneybags
2 3.3

A belt worn under clothes to hide and keep money safe

is an ordinary container for coins and cash, not primarily concealed on the body
money box
vsmoneybags
  • UK
1 2.0

A small container with a slot on top for keeping coins or paper money

is intended for portable carrying or everyday storage of coins and cash
cashbox
vsmoneybags
1 3.2

A strong box for keeping money in shops or at events

is lighter and meant for personal carrying or simple storage of coins
belt bag
vsmoneybags
1 2.3

A small bag with a zipper worn around the waist to carry items

is a simple money container rather than a wearable item for many objects
coin bank
vsmoneybags
1 1.0

A small container with a slot for saving coins at home

is meant for carrying or storing coins and cash when moving around
burse
vsmoneybags
  • Archaic
9.9

An old word for a small flat case used to hold money or papers

is the neutral, modern term for a small money container
hidden pouch
vsmoneybags
5.5

A small secret pocket that holds money and papers inside clothes or bags

is an ordinary small container meant openly for carrying or storing money

How Big

chest
363 1.0
bag
∞ 1.0
satchel
28 2.5
moneybags
4.2
pouch
72 2.1
wallet
648 1.0

Surface Forms

moneybags singular
moneybags plural

Morphology

moneybags = money + bag (transparent) = money + bag + s

A literal compound 'money' + 'bag' with a regular plural '-s'; the meaning (a bag for carrying money) follows directly from its parts.

Etymology

Moneybags comes from the simple words money and bag, meaning 'a bag for money'. So it names a pouch used to carry coins or cash.