change pocket

noun

: a small pocket often within a larger pocket (as in a woman's purse or a man's jacket) for holding small change

Word History

Etymology

change entry 2 (money)

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“Change pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20pocket. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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