deep pocket

noun

1

: a person or an organization having substantial financial resources

2

deep pockets plural : substantial financial resources

a corporation with deep pockets

deep-pocketed

ˈdēp-ˈpä-kə-təd

adjective

Synonyms

• capitalist
• Croesus
• fat cat
• have
• money
• moneybags
• plutocrat
• silk stocking

Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence

argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts

Recent Examples on the Web

That puts companies with deep pockets at an advantage. —Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024

On the other hand, Harris has continued to attract backers with deep pockets. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2024

The businessman with deep pockets is one of a number of Republican Senate candidates recruited in part for their ability to fund their own campaigns this cycle. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024

An open State Assembly seat in Silicon Valley has captured the attention of outside groups with deep pockets that have pumped nearly $3.7 million into a race between two legislative staffers. —Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Legal Definition

deep pocket

noun

deep pock·​et

1

: a person or organization having substantial financial resources especially for the purpose of paying damages

2

plural : substantial financial resources