Pocket: meaning, definitions and examples

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pocket

 

[ หˆpษ’kษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

keep small items

A small bag or pouch used for carrying small items such as money, cards, or keys, typically carried in a pocket or attached to a belt.

Synonyms

bag, pouch, sack

Examples of usage

  • She kept her phone in her pocket.
  • He reached into his pocket for his wallet.
  • The child found a coin in his pocket.
Context #2 | Noun

space or cavity

A small cavity or space in a surface.

Synonyms

cavity, hole, space

Examples of usage

  • He found a pocket of air in the cave.
  • There was a pocket of warmth in the room.
Context #3 | Verb

put in pocket

To take or appropriate something dishonestly.

Synonyms

appropriate, embezzle, steal

Examples of usage

  • He pocketed the money when no one was looking.
  • She pocketed the jewels and ran away.

Translations

Translations of the word "pocket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bolso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‡เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tasche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kantong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัˆะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kieszeล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ (poketto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bolsillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cep

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋จธ๋‹ˆ (jumeoni)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠุจ (jyb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapsa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrecko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃ่ข‹ (kว’udร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพep

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vasi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ” (jibe)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bolsillo

Etymology

The word 'pocket' originated from the Old North French word 'pokete', meaning a small bag. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of pockets for carrying small items has been an essential part of clothing design throughout history, evolving from simple pouches to the functional pockets we use today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,422, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.