pocket

pock-et · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small bag sewn into or on clothing for carrying small articles.

  2. 2.

    A small pouch-like container or compartment.

  3. 3.

    A person's financial resources.

  4. 4.

    A small isolated area or group.

  5. 5.

    Put into one's pocket.

  6. 6.

    Take for oneself, especially dishonestly.

  7. 7.

    Small enough to fit in a pocket.

Forms

plural: pockets

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in someone's pocket — Under someone's control or influence.
  • •
    out of pocket — Having lost money; (of expenses) paid personally.
  • •
    pick someone's pocket — Steal from someone's pocket.
  • •
    pocket money — A small amount of money for minor expenses.
  • •
    line one's pockets — Enrich oneself, especially dishonestly.
  • •
    burn a hole in one's pocket — (Of money) tempt one to spend it.
  • •
    deep pockets — Large financial resources.

Related words

See also: bag, pouch, purse, wallet
Synonyms: compartment, pouch

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman French pokete ("small bag"), diminutive of Old Northern French poque ("bag"), of Germanic origin.