pocket

1 of 3

noun

pock·et ˈpä-kət How to pronounce pocket (audio)

: a small bag carried by a person : purse

: a small bag that is sewed or inserted in a garment so that it is open at the top or side

coat pocket

: supply of money : means

: receptacle, container: such as

: an opening at the corner or side of a billiard table

: a superficial pouch in some animals

: a small often isolated area or group

pockets of unemployment

: a cavity containing a deposit (as of gold, water, or gas)

: air pocket

: a place for a batten made by sewing a strip on a sail

: blind alley

: the position of a contestant in a race hemmed in by others

: an area formed by blockers from which a football quarterback attempts to pass

: the concave area at the base of the finger sections of a baseball glove or mitt in which the ball is normally caught

pocketful

ˈpä-kət-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce pocket (audio)

noun

pocket

2 of 3

verb

pocketed; pocketing; pockets

transitive verb

: to put or enclose in or as if in one's pocket

pocketed the change

: to appropriate to one's own use : steal

: to refuse assent to (a bill) by a pocket veto

: to put up with : accept

: to set aside : suppress

pocketed his pride

: to hem in

: to drive (a ball) into a pocket of a pool table

: to cover or supply with pockets

pocketable

ˈpä-kə-tə-bəl How to pronounce pocket (audio)

adjective

pocket

3 of 3

adjective

: small enough to be carried in the pocket

: small, miniature

a pocket park

: of or relating to money

: carried in or paid from one's own pocket

Example Sentences

Noun He keeps his gloves in his coat pocket. She was standing there with her hands in her pockets. I have a hole in my pocket. Her pocket was full of change. There are pockets on the back of each car seat. a zippered pocket on the front of a suitcase Verb The chairman was fired for pocketing funds. The saleswoman had overcharged them and pocketed the difference. a professional golfer who pocketed more than four million dollars in winnings I had to pocket my pride and ask for some help. Adjective his pocket involvement in the company was minimal See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Clinics can reduce the out-of-pocket costs for patients but are not required to, although Johns said Lee Health does reduce the drug costs for patients who are uninsured or have low incomes.

Phil Galewitz, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 In 2022, with an improved offensive line, Burrow is going to get more opportunities to scramble outside of the pocket, keep his eyes down the field and find an open receiver.

Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 The plans include the acquisition of more than 170 million doses of the new boosters, which will be available to consumers without an out-of-pocket cost.

Erika Edwards, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Insert, instead, a clockwise tornado spin by Fields, 5 yards backward and out the back door of the pocket.

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Even with a Medicare drug plan, the Muskego, Wisconsin, woman said she was charged $21,740 in out-of-pocket costs last year for Revlimid.

Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Consumer out-of-pocket costs will increase and the uninsured and indigent will have diminished access to these products.

Steven Phillips, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 The hospital eventually agreed to give Yuengling a discount, lowering her out-of-pocket cost to $3,306.29.

Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Early in the second quarter, Utah State brought pressure and the Alabama line folded, sending Young up and out of the pocket for 18-yards on a 3rd-and-12.

Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 3 Sep. 2022

Verb

But the decision is paying off handsomely for shareholders, who will pocket $8.5 billion in dividends and share buybacks this year.

Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2022 About 60% of most tax revenues goes to the central government, while local governments pocket the rest.

Wall Street Journal Staff, WSJ, 31 July 2022 The 10th-place finisher will make $1 million and 30th place will pocket $500,000.

Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 The finalists who don’t garner the big prize will still pocket $2500 and be featured at the Walters Art Museum until Sept. 18.

Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2022 At that price, Tianqi Lithium would pocket about $1.7 billion from the share sale.

Rebecca Feng, WSJ, 29 June 2022 With a total purse of $17.5 million, the winner of the 122nd US Open will pocket $3.15 million, while the runner up gets $1.89 million, and the bronze medalist will get $1.255 million.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2022 If its profits simply grow with inflation that the markets expect to drop to between 2% and 2.5% in the years ahead, investors would pocket a decent 7% to 7.5% return if its earnings don't grow at all in real terms.

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2022 The siblings could pocket more than $20 million combined, based on a nearby land deal.

Andy Peters, ajc, 21 Mar. 2022

Adjective

On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests.

Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021 My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests.

Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021 The women’s ready-to-wear blends utilitarian and sporty aesthetics, with multi-pocket skirts, gym sets and transformable jackets all dripping in the new logo.

Isabel Lord, Forbes, 13 May 2021 See More

Kids Definition

pocket 1 of 3

noun

pock·et ˈpä-kət How to pronounce pocket (audio)

: a small bag sewn into a piece of clothing for carrying small articles

: a place or thing that is different from the larger place or thing that it is part of

pockets of poverty

: a condition of the air that causes an airplane to drop suddenly

an air pocket

: a bag at the corner or side of a pool table

pocket

2 of 3

verb

pocketed; pocketing

: to put something in a pocket

: to keep often dishonestly

He was tempted to pocket the profits.

pocket

3 of 3

adjective

: pocket-size

a pocket dictionary

单词	out of pocket
释义	pocket 1 of 3 noun pock·et ˈpä-kət 1 a : a small bag carried by a person : purse b : a small bag that is sewed or inserted in a garment so that it is open at the top or side coat pocket 2 : supply of money : means 3 : receptacle, container: such as a : an opening at the corner or side of a billiard table b : a superficial pouch in some animals 4 : a small often isolated area or group pockets of unemployment : a : a cavity containing a deposit (as of gold, water, or gas) b : air pocket 5 : a place for a batten made by sewing a strip on a sail 6 a : blind alley b : the position of a contestant in a race hemmed in by others c : an area formed by blockers from which a football quarterback attempts to pass 7 : the concave area at the base of the finger sections of a baseball glove or mitt in which the ball is normally caught pocketful ˈpä-kət-ˌfu̇l noun pocket 2 of 3 verb pocketed; pocketing; pockets transitive verb 1 a : to put or enclose in or as if in one's pocket pocketed the change b : to appropriate to one's own use : steal c : to refuse assent to (a bill) by a pocket veto 2 : to put up with : accept 3 : to set aside : suppress pocketed his pride 4 a : to hem in b : to drive (a ball) into a pocket of a pool table 5 : to cover or supply with pockets pocketable ˈpä-kə-tə-bəl adjective pocket 3 of 3 adjective 1 a : small enough to be carried in the pocket b : small, miniature a pocket park 2 a : of or relating to money b : carried in or paid from one's own pocket Phrases in one's pocket : in one's control or possession in pocket 1 : provided with funds 2 : in the position of having made a profit out of pocket 1 : low on money or funds 2 : having suffered a loss 3 : from cash on hand Synonyms Noun bankroll coffers exchequer finances fund resources wherewithal Verb choke (back) hold back repress sink smother stifle strangle submerge suppress swallow Adjective bantam diminutive dinky dwarfish fine half-pint Lilliputian little pint-size pint-sized pocket-size pocket-sized puny pygmy shrimpy slight small smallish subnormal toylike undersized undersize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He keeps his gloves in his coat pocket. She was standing there with her hands in her pockets. I have a hole in my pocket. Her pocket was full of change. There are pockets on the back of each car seat. a zippered pocket on the front of a suitcase Verb The chairman was fired for pocketing funds. The saleswoman had overcharged them and pocketed the difference. a professional golfer who pocketed more than four million dollars in winnings I had to pocket my pride and ask for some help. Adjective his pocket involvement in the company was minimal See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Clinics can reduce the out-of-pocket costs for patients but are not required to, although Johns said Lee Health does reduce the drug costs for patients who are uninsured or have low incomes. Phil Galewitz, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 In 2022, with an improved offensive line, Burrow is going to get more opportunities to scramble outside of the pocket, keep his eyes down the field and find an open receiver. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 The plans include the acquisition of more than 170 million doses of the new boosters, which will be available to consumers without an out-of-pocket cost. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Insert, instead, a clockwise tornado spin by Fields, 5 yards backward and out the back door of the pocket. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Even with a Medicare drug plan, the Muskego, Wisconsin, woman said she was charged $21,740 in out-of-pocket costs last year for Revlimid. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Consumer out-of-pocket costs will increase and the uninsured and indigent will have diminished access to these products. Steven Phillips, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 The hospital eventually agreed to give Yuengling a discount, lowering her out-of-pocket cost to $3,306.29. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Early in the second quarter, Utah State brought pressure and the Alabama line folded, sending Young up and out of the pocket for 18-yards on a 3rd-and-12. Nick Alvarez \| Nalvarez@al.com, al, 3 Sep. 2022 Verb But the decision is paying off handsomely for shareholders, who will pocket $8.5 billion in dividends and share buybacks this year. Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2022 About 60% of most tax revenues goes to the central government, while local governments pocket the rest. Wall Street Journal Staff, WSJ, 31 July 2022 The 10th-place finisher will make $1 million and 30th place will pocket $500,000. Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 The finalists who don’t garner the big prize will still pocket $2500 and be featured at the Walters Art Museum until Sept. 18. Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2022 At that price, Tianqi Lithium would pocket about $1.7 billion from the share sale. Rebecca Feng, WSJ, 29 June 2022 With a total purse of $17.5 million, the winner of the 122nd US Open will pocket $3.15 million, while the runner up gets $1.89 million, and the bronze medalist will get $1.255 million. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2022 If its profits simply grow with inflation that the markets expect to drop to between 2% and 2.5% in the years ahead, investors would pocket a decent 7% to 7.5% return if its earnings don't grow at all in real terms. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2022 The siblings could pocket more than $20 million combined, based on a nearby land deal. Andy Peters, ajc, 21 Mar. 2022 Adjective On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021 My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021 The women’s ready-to-wear blends utilitarian and sporty aesthetics, with multi-pocket skirts, gym sets and transformable jackets all dripping in the new logo. Isabel Lord, Forbes, 13 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English poket, from Anglo-French poket, pochete, diminutive of poke, pouche bag — more at pouch First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing pocket air pocket besom pocket cargo pocket deep pocket in one's pocket in someone's pocket in the pocket of (someone) out of pocket out of one's own pocket patch pocket pick someone's pocket pocket battleship pocket borough pocket calculator pocket edition pocket mouse pocket money pocket-size slash pocket pocket veto suit every pocket vest-pocket vest-pocket park watch pocket pocket billiards pocket book pocket gopher pocket-sized in pocket See More air pocket besom pocket cargo pocket deep pocket in one's pocket in someone's pocket in the pocket of (someone) out of pocket out of one's own pocket patch pocket pick someone's pocket pocket battleship pocket borough pocket calculator pocket edition pocket mouse pocket money pocket-size slash pocket pocket veto suit every pocket vest-pocket vest-pocket park watch pocket pocket billiards pocket book pocket gopher pocket-sized in pocket See More Kids Definition pocket 1 of 3 noun pock·et ˈpä-kət 1 : a small bag sewn into a piece of clothing for carrying small articles 2 : a place or thing that is different from the larger place or thing that it is part of pockets of poverty 3 : a condition of the air that causes an airplane to drop suddenly an air pocket 4 : a bag at the corner or side of a pool table pocket 2 of 3 verb pocketed; pocketing 1 : to put something in a pocket 2 : to keep often dishonestly He was tempted to pocket the profits. pocket 3 of 3 adjective : pocket-size a pocket dictionary Medical Definition pocket noun pock·et ˈpäk-ət : a small cavity or space especially : an abnormal cavity formed in diseased tissue a gingival pocket out of pocket phrase as in poor lacking money or material possessions His trip to the ER left him two hundred dollars out of pocket. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance poor impoverished hard up needful out at elbows out at the elbows bankrupt beggared down on one's luck deprived threadbare needy indigent destitute broke necessitous famished penniless bankrupted beggarly depressed impecunious pauperized skint penurious low poverty-stricken down-and-out unaffluent short disadvantaged dirt-poor tapped out distressed possessionless underprivileged ruined reduced insolvent dispossessed bust busted pinched hardscrabble straitened poorish hand-to-mouth cash-strapped Antonyms & Near Antonyms fat rich opulent wealthy affluent flush comfortable moneyed prosperous monied silk-stocking well-off well-to-do well-heeled deep-pocketed fat-cat See More
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