Definition

A small case or wallet used to hold paper money and sometimes cards.

Example

He took out his notecase to pay for the meal.

Conversation

Hey, have you seen my notecase? I can't find it anywhere.

No, I haven't. Did you check the car?

Yeah, I looked there, but it’s not there either.

Maybe you left it at that cafe we visited last week.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Notecase → It is formed from "note" (from Latin "nota", meaning a mark or sign) and "case" (from Latin "capsa", meaning a box or container). A notecase is a container for notes or written marks.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mark' or 'sign' ('nota') being kept in a 'box' or 'container' ('case') — that's what a notecase is, a box for your notes.

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