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

Polling suggests many voters are concerned about the state of their pocketbooks and trust Republicans more than Democrats on the issue. —Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024

Do what’s right for the planet or for your pocketbook? —Abigail Siatkowski, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024

Treasury yields are dropping like a stone and commodities are crashing, especially energy prices, which directly affect consumers’ pocketbooks. —Ron Insana, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2024

Saving on airfare means more money to spend on food, drink, shopping, and hotels or to just in keep your pocketbook for your next adventure. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 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