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

All of which would have a decidedly positive impact on not some, but all Americans directly affecting their pocketbooks. —Stanley S. Litow, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024

But the growing consensus seems to be that India’s economy and pocketbook issues took precedence for many voters over the BJP’s avowedly religious and ideological project. —Joshua Keating, Vox, 4 June 2024

To illustrate how the change in outlooks could affect your pocketbook, take a $240,000 loan. —Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024

Second, the left must induce the Sephardim to put past grievances behind and to vote with their pocketbooks. —Daniel Kurtzer, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2015

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