Billfold vs. Wallet

Billfoldnoun

A small, folding sleeve or case designed to hold paper currency, as well as credit cards, pictures, etc.

Billfold

A small, thin, flat container, usually made of leather or imitation leather, having a pocket of a size just large enough to hold paper currency and folded over once to fit in the pocket of one's clothing; it is a type of wallet, but having fewer compartments than the typical wallet.

Billfoldnoun

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

Walletnoun

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

Walletnoun

A person's bank account or assets.

Walletnoun

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

Walletnoun

(archaic) A bag or pouch.

Walletnoun

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

Walletnoun

A bag or sack for carrying about the person, as a bag for carrying the necessaries for a journey; a knapsack; a beggar's receptacle for charity; a peddler's pack.

Walletnoun

A pocketbook for keeping money about the person.

Walletnoun

Anything protuberant and swagging.

Walletnoun

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

Wallet

A wallet is a small, flat case or pouch that can be used to carry such small personal items as paper currency, credit cards, and identification documents (driver's license, identification card, club card, etc.), photographs, transit pass, business cards and other paper or laminated cards. Wallets are generally made of leather or fabrics, and they are usually pocket-sized and foldable.