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单词 pocketbook
释义

pocketbook

1 of 2

noun

pock·​et·​book ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce pocketbook (audio)
1
often pocket book : a small especially paperback book that can be carried in the pocket
2
: a flat typically leather folding case for money or personal papers that can be carried in a pocket or handbag
3
a
: purse
b
: handbag sense 2
4
a
: financial resources : income
b
: economic interests

pocketbook

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to or involving economic interests

Synonyms

Noun

  • bag
  • handbag
  • purse
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Example Sentences

Noun she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
And Healey, the state’s attorney general, doubled down on filtering her candidacy through pocketbook issues like affordability and job creation, investing in infrastructure, and pursuing tax relief. Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Stefanowski has been focusing on pocketbook issues, criticizing the governor for not providing more tax relief from the state’s surplus to offset the impact of inflation. Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-business party recently lost its parliamentary majority after opponents seized on high inflation, portraying Mr. Macron as a leader ignoring the pocketbook issues of average French families. Bojan Pancevski, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 For all the disappointment in Biden, which may stem in part from his subpar rhetorical prowess, Americans are also concerned about pocketbook issues. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 5 Aug. 2022 Independents put the future of the democracy atop their list of concerns and seem to be more worried about pocketbook issues than Democrats. David D. Haynes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 In Birmingham, Lede reporter Heather Gann examines all the issues shared across the metro area such as taxes, pocketbook issues, economy, roads and transportation. Kelly Scott | Kscott@al.com, al, 28 July 2022 Polls show that voters are most focused on pocketbook issues, such as inflation. Melanie Masonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 Some Republicans fear that would distract from pocketbook issues that have given their party a strong advantage in congressional races. BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pocketbook

noun

pock·​et·​book ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce pocketbook (audio)
1
: handbag
2
: the amount of money that someone has to spend
The price suits my pocketbook.

pocketbook 1 of 2

noun (1)

as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • purse
  • wallet
  • bag
  • handbag
  • billfold
  • vanity
  • pouch
  • clutch
  • minaudière
  • compact
  • clutch bag
  • sack
  • shoulder bag
  • poke

pocket book

2 of 2

noun (2)

as in trade book

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • trade book
  • trade edition
  • pocket edition
  • paperback
  • hardcover
  • hardback
  • softcover
  • paperbound
  • paper
  • tome
  • book
  • folio
  • manual
  • handbook
  • picture book
  • guidebook
  • softback
  • catalog
  • text
  • volume
  • quarto
  • dictionary
  • encyclopedia
  • textbook
  • cyclopedia
  • monograph
  • treatise
  • primer
  • catalogue
  • cyclopaedia
  • album
  • novel
  • pulp
  • how-to
  • anthology
  • novelette
  • tract
  • chapbook
  • almanac
  • casebook
  • omnibus
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