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IELTS BNC: 1786 COCA: 1620

pocket
1 pocket /ˈpɑːkət/ noun
plural pockets
1 pocket
/ˈpɑːkət/
noun
plural pockets
Learner's definition of POCKET
[count]
1 
: a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it口袋；衣袋
— see color picture on this page
2 
: the amount of money that someone has available to spend钱财；财力
— see also deep pockets
3 
: a small bag or container that is attached to something and used to hold things（附在某物上的）小口袋，小容器
4 
: a small area or group that is different from the larger area or group it is in or near（与周围不同的）小群体，小区域 — usually + of
5 
pool and billiards : a bag or cup that you hit the ball into at the corner or side of a pool table or billiard table（台球）网袋，球袋
6 
: air pocket

be/live in each other's pockets

British, informal
: to be too close to someone or spend too much time with someone太过亲密；形影不离

in someone's pocket

disapproving or in the pocket of someone
: under someone's control or influence在某人的控制（或影响）之下

in your pocket

informal
◊ If you have something in your pocket, you are certain to win or get it.稳操胜券

line your pockets

— see 3line

out of pocket

chiefly British, informal
: having less money because of something that has happened赔钱；损失钱财
— see also out-of-pocket

pick pockets

— see 1pick
2 pocket /ˈpɑːkət/ verb
pockets; pocketed; pocketing
2 pocket
/ˈpɑːkət/
verb
pockets; pocketed; pocketing
Learner's definition of POCKET
[+ object]
1 
: to put (something) in a pocket把…放入口袋
2 
a  : to take or keep (something that does not belong to you)私吞；窃取
b  : to earn or win (something, such as money)赢得（钱财等）
3 
US : to ignore (an emotion or feeling)忽略，不理会（感情或情绪）
4 
pool and billiards : to hit (a ball) into a pocket of a pool table or billiard table击（球）入袋
3 pocket /ˈpɑːkət/ adjective
3 pocket
/ˈpɑːkət/
adjective
Learner's definition of POCKET
always used before a noun
1 
: small enough to fit in a pocket小型的；袖珍的
2 
: carried in a pocket装在口袋里的
IELTS BNC: 1786 COCA: 1620

pocket

1 of 3

noun

pock·​et ˈpä-kət How to pronounce pocket (audio)
1
a
: a small bag carried by a person : purse
b
: a small bag that is sewed or inserted in a garment so that it is open at the top or side
coat pocket
2
: supply of money : means
3
: receptacle, container: such as
a
: an opening at the corner or side of a billiard table
b
: a superficial pouch in some animals
4
: a small often isolated area or group
pockets of unemployment
:
a
: a cavity containing a deposit (as of gold, water, or gas)
b
: air pocket
5
: a place for a batten made by sewing a strip on a sail
6
a
: blind alley
b
: the position of a contestant in a race hemmed in by others
c
: an area formed by blockers from which a football quarterback attempts to pass
7
: the concave area at the base of the finger sections of a baseball glove or mitt in which the ball is normally caught
pocketful
ˈpä-kət-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce pocket (audio)
noun

pocket

2 of 3

verb

pocketed; pocketing; pockets

transitive verb

1
a
: to put or enclose in or as if in one's pocket
pocketed the change
b
: to appropriate to one's own use : steal
c
: to refuse assent to (a bill) by a pocket veto
2
: to put up with : accept
3
: to set aside : suppress
pocketed his pride
4
a
: to hem in
b
: to drive (a ball) into a pocket of a pool table
5
: to cover or supply with pockets
pocketable
ˈpä-kə-tə-bəl How to pronounce pocket (audio)
adjective

pocket

3 of 3

adjective

1
a
: small enough to be carried in the pocket
b
: small, miniature
a pocket park
2
a
: of or relating to money
b
: carried in or paid from one's own pocket
Phrases
in one's pocket
: in one's control or possession
in pocket
1
: provided with funds
2
: in the position of having made a profit
out of pocket
1
: low on money or funds
2
: having suffered a loss
3
: from cash on hand

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Adjective

Example Sentences

Noun He keeps his gloves in his coat pocket. She was standing there with her hands in her pockets. I have a hole in my pocket. Her pocket was full of change. There are pockets on the back of each car seat. a zippered pocket on the front of a suitcase Verb The chairman was fired for pocketing funds. The saleswoman had overcharged them and pocketed the difference. a professional golfer who pocketed more than four million dollars in winnings I had to pocket my pride and ask for some help. Adjective his pocket involvement in the company was minimal See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Clinics can reduce the out-of-pocket costs for patients but are not required to, although Johns said Lee Health does reduce the drug costs for patients who are uninsured or have low incomes. Phil Galewitz, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 In 2022, with an improved offensive line, Burrow is going to get more opportunities to scramble outside of the pocket, keep his eyes down the field and find an open receiver. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 The plans include the acquisition of more than 170 million doses of the new boosters, which will be available to consumers without an out-of-pocket cost. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Insert, instead, a clockwise tornado spin by Fields, 5 yards backward and out the back door of the pocket. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Even with a Medicare drug plan, the Muskego, Wisconsin, woman said she was charged $21,740 in out-of-pocket costs last year for Revlimid. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Consumer out-of-pocket costs will increase and the uninsured and indigent will have diminished access to these products. Steven Phillips, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 The hospital eventually agreed to give Yuengling a discount, lowering her out-of-pocket cost to $3,306.29. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Early in the second quarter, Utah State brought pressure and the Alabama line folded, sending Young up and out of the pocket for 18-yards on a 3rd-and-12. Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 3 Sep. 2022
Verb
But the decision is paying off handsomely for shareholders, who will pocket $8.5 billion in dividends and share buybacks this year. Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2022 About 60% of most tax revenues goes to the central government, while local governments pocket the rest. Wall Street Journal Staff, WSJ, 31 July 2022 The 10th-place finisher will make $1 million and 30th place will pocket $500,000. Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 The finalists who don’t garner the big prize will still pocket $2500 and be featured at the Walters Art Museum until Sept. 18. Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2022 At that price, Tianqi Lithium would pocket about $1.7 billion from the share sale. Rebecca Feng, WSJ, 29 June 2022 With a total purse of $17.5 million, the winner of the 122nd US Open will pocket $3.15 million, while the runner up gets $1.89 million, and the bronze medalist will get $1.255 million. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2022 If its profits simply grow with inflation that the markets expect to drop to between 2% and 2.5% in the years ahead, investors would pocket a decent 7% to 7.5% return if its earnings don't grow at all in real terms. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2022 The siblings could pocket more than $20 million combined, based on a nearby land deal. Andy Peters, ajc, 21 Mar. 2022
Adjective
On its e-commerce site this June, Banana Republic launched the BR Vintage collection: 225 items from the company’s safari-style past, including khaki shirts, lengthy suede jackets and multi-pocket photojournalist vests. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2021 My favorite and most-used is the Patagonia Baggies Brimmer ($50), which looks like a safari hat and should probably be matched with one of those tan, multi-pocket vests. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 June 2021 The women’s ready-to-wear blends utilitarian and sporty aesthetics, with multi-pocket skirts, gym sets and transformable jackets all dripping in the new logo. Isabel Lord, Forbes, 13 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English poket, from Anglo-French poket, pochete, diminutive of poke, pouche bag — more at pouch

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of pocket was in the 15th century

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IELTS BNC: 1786 COCA: 1620
pocket

noun¹

 1for keeping things in存放東西ADJECTIVE | VERB + POCKET | POCKET + VERB | POCKET + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤bulging鼓鼓囊囊的口袋◇tourists with bulging pockets口袋鼓鼓囊囊的遊客➤deep深的袋子▸➤zip, zipped, zippered (NAmE) 有拉鏈的口袋▸➤jean, jeans, pants, trouser (especially BrE) 牛仔褲口袋；褲兜➤coat, jacket, shirt, vest (NAmE) , waistcoat (BrE) , etc.大衣、夾克、襯衫、背心、馬甲等口袋➤back, breast, chest, front, hip, inner, inside, outer, side, top後面的／胸前的／胸部的／前面的／臀部的／裏面的／貼身的／外面的／側面的／上衣的口袋▸➤door, seat門後的／座位後的小袋◇Please read the safety leaflet in the seat pocket in front of you (= on a plane).請閱讀一下您前方座位小袋裏的安全小冊子。➤hidden, secret暗袋◇Forged passports were found in a secret pocket in the suitcase.假護照是在手提箱的暗袋裏發現的。VERB + POCKET➤check, feel in, fish in, fumble in, go through, rummage in, search在口袋裏查看；在袋中摸索；在兜裏翻找◇He went through all his pockets looking for his key.他翻遍了所有的口袋找鑰匙。➤pat拍口袋◇My cellphone rang and I patted my pockets looking for it.我的手機響了，我拍拍口袋尋找它。➤reach in伸進口袋◇She reached in her pocket and pulled out her phone.她伸手進口袋把手機拿了出來。➤dip into (figurative) 掏腰包◇Once again club members have had to dip into their pockets (= spend their own money) to buy new equipment.俱樂部成員不得不再次自掏腰包購買新設備。➤fish sth from/out of, get sth from/out of, pull sth from/out of, take sth from/out of從袋中掏出⋯◇I fished the list out of my pocket.我從口袋中掏出名單。➤empty, turn out掏空口袋；翻出口袋◇The security guard made them empty their pockets.保安人員讓他們把口袋裏的東西全掏出來。➤put sth in/into, stuff sth in/into, thrust sth in/into把⋯放進口袋；把⋯塞進口袋◇She stuffed the money into her pocket and walked out.她把錢塞進口袋，走了出去。◇He walked past with his collar turned up and his hands thrust into his pockets.他豎起領子，雙手插在口袋裏走了過去。➤fill, stuff裝滿口袋◇We filled our pockets with apples.我們的口袋裏裝滿了蘋果。➤line (figurative) 中飽私囊◇Dishonest officials have been lining their pockets with public funds.貪官將公共基金中飽私囊。➤pick扒竊◇He caught a boy trying to pick his pocket on the bus.他在公交車上抓了一名企圖扒竊他財物的男孩。POCKET + VERB➤bulge口袋鼓鼓囊囊◇My pockets were bulging with loose change.零錢把我的口袋撑得鼓鼓囊囊的。POCKET + NOUN➤lining口袋襯裏PREPOSITION➤in the/your pocket在口袋裏◇My wallet was in the back pocket of my jeans.我的錢夾在牛仔褲後面的口袋裏。➤out of the/your pocket從口袋裏◇He took a few coins out of his pocket.他從口袋裏拿出幾枚硬幣。PHRASES➤hands in pockets, with your hands in your pockets雙手放在口袋裏◇He stood there, hands in pockets.他站在那裏，兩手插在口袋裏。➤the lining of a pocket口袋襯裏
pocket

noun²

 2small area/group小地區；小群體ADJECTIVE | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤large, small大範圍；小範圍◇The country has large pockets of unemployment.這個國家有大批失業人群。➤isolated孤立的群體PHRASES➤a pocket of resistance零星的抵抗◇Government forces are mopping up the last pockets of resistance.政府軍正在肅清最後的零星抵抗。

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