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

Shoppers are already expecting tariffs to hit their pocketbooks. —Melissa Repko,gabrielle Fonrouge,michael Wayland,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025

Manchester City have opened their pocketbook to bolster their squad in the January transfer window, with the club set to complete the signing of 19-year-old Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025

While many Americans are still feeling an ache in their pocketbook, inflation has eased from a 40-year high of 7.1% in early 2022 to 2.4% in November. —Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025

However, Los Angeles’ six-person ownership group contains five owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have famously opened their pocketbooks to attract stars and create a world-class organization. —Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 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