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

Women kept color swatches in their pocketbook, in case of a shopping emergency. —Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024

What emerged from post-election interviews with Hispanic voters in Central Florida this week was the motivating power of social and pocketbook issues, despite the slights many heard but ultimately dismissed in deciding how to vote. —Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024

Here's how the increase sales tax would affect your pocketbook. —Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2024

Economists have questioned whether the tariffs proposed by Trump could further strain pocketbooks at the grocery store. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 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