pocketbook

noun
UK: /ˈpɒkɪtbʊk/
US: /ˈpɑːkɪtbʊk/

  1. A small book, like a notebook, that you can carry in your pocket or bag.

    1. She jotted down the phone number in her pocketbook.
    2. He always keeps a small pocketbook to write down important information.

  2. A woman's handbag.

    1. She reached into her pocketbook for her keys.
    2. The thief snatched her pocketbook as she walked down the street.

  3. Financial resources or budget.

    1. The project will require a significant draw on the company's pocketbook.
    2. The government's pocketbook is strained due to the recent economic downturn.

Synonyms

handbag purse wallet budget

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pocketbook" in English means: A small book, like a notebook, that you can carry in your pocket or bag., A woman's handbag., Financial resources or budget..

The phonetic transcription of "pocketbook" is /ˈpɒkɪtbʊk/ in British English and /ˈpɑːkɪtbʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pocketbook": handbag, purse, wallet, budget.

Example usage of "pocketbook": "She jotted down the phone number in her pocketbook.". More examples on the page.