pouch

noun
UK: /paʊtʃ/
US: /paʊtʃ/

  1. A small bag or container, often made of soft material, used for carrying small items.

    1. I keep coins in my small pouch.
    2. She reached into the pouch and pulled out a shiny, silver dollar.

  2. A pocket-like part on an animal's body, especially a marsupial, used for carrying its young.

    1. The kangaroo keeps its baby in its pouch.
    2. The joey peeked out from its mother's warm, protective pouch.

  3. A bag-like part or structure in a plant or animal.

    1. The hamster filled its cheek pouches with seeds.
    2. Some fish have a special throat pouch for storing food temporarily.

Synonyms

bag sack pocket sac
pouch verb

  1. To put something into a pouch.

    1. Pouch the tobacco before you store it.
    2. She carefully pouched the delicate flower, protecting it from damage.

  2. To form or have a pouch-like shape.

    1. The skin under his eyes began to pouch.
    2. The heavy curtains pouched out from the window, blocking the sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pouch" in English means: A small bag or container, often made of soft material, used for carrying small items., A pocket-like part on an animal's body, especially a marsupial, used for carrying its young., A bag-like part or structure in a plant or animal..

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

Synonyms for "pouch": bag, sack, pocket, sac.

Example usage of "pouch": "I keep coins in my small pouch.". More examples on the page.