pocketbook

1 of 2

noun

pock·​et·​book ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k 

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

Examples of pocketbook in a Sentence

Noun

she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

His campaign focuses on pocketbook issues like the price of gas and groceries and says Rollins would raise taxes on small businesses. —Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024

Anxiety about pocketbook issues, however, formed a recurring and persistent theme. —David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024

Despite eye-popping upfront fees paid to top creative talent, the loss of annuity-like income from successful TV shows and movies has hit Hollywood hard in the pocketbook. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024

But there's another, less noticeable, trend that's just as painful to your pocketbook even when a product's cost looks stable: shrinkflation. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pocketbook

• suit every pocketbook

Kids Definition

pocketbook

noun

pock·​et·​book

ˈpäk-ət-ˌbu̇k

1

often pocket book : a small especially paperback book

2

: a container for money and personal papers : wallet

3

a

: purse entry 1 sense 1

b

: handbag sense 2

4

: financial resources : income

a price suited to your pocketbook