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

As was the case in elections around the world this year, many Ghanaians voted with their pocketbooks. —Justice Baidoo, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024

His comments are reflective of an emerging understanding that ascribes the party’s shortcomings to voters’ dissatisfaction with pocketbook issues and the perception among the electorate that Democratic priorities were misplaced. —Noah Rothman, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024

Here, the pocketbook ruled: Fear of inflation leading to ever-higher prices in grocery stores and gas stations. —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024

But for many business leaders and lawmakers, it was seen as a family pocketbook topic, not a business or economic one. —Jena McGregor, Forbes, 21 Oct. 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