pocket

noun
UK: /ˈpɒkɪt/
US: /ˈpɑːkɪt/

  1. A small bag sewn into or onto a piece of clothing, used for carrying small items.

    1. I keep my keys in my pocket so they are easy to reach. [ ] [ ]
    2. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a crumpled photograph of her dog. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area or space that is like a pocket, often enclosed or partly enclosed.

    1. The tennis ball landed right in the pocket near the corner of the court. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's a small pocket of resistance remaining in the eastern part of the city. [ ] [ ]

  3. A source of money or financial resources.

    1. This project will really hit my pocket hard this month. [ ] [ ]
    2. These tax cuts are designed to put more money in the pockets of ordinary people. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fund pouch bag resource sack
pocket verb

  1. To put something into your pocket.

    1. He quickly pocketed the coins before anyone noticed. [ ] [ ]
    2. She nervously pocketed the memory card, hoping no one had seen her take it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take something for yourself, often dishonestly.

    1. The accountant was accused of pocketing company funds. [ ] [ ]
    2. He pocketed the profits from the deal, leaving his partners with nothing. [ ] [ ]
pocket adjective

  1. Small enough to be carried in a pocket.

    1. I bought a pocket dictionary for my travels. [ ] [ ]
    2. This is a handy pocket calculator for doing quick sums on the go. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pocket" in English means: A small bag sewn into or onto a piece of clothing, used for carrying small items., An area or space that is like a pocket, often enclosed or partly enclosed., A source of money or financial resources..

The phonetic transcription of "pocket" is /ˈpɒkɪt/ in British English and /ˈpɑːkɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pocket": fund, pouch, bag, resource, sack.

Example usage of "pocket": "I keep my keys in my pocket so they are easy to reach.". More examples on the page.