pocketbook

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noun

pock·​et·​book ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce pocketbook (audio)
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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
voting against their own pocketbooks

pocketbook

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adjective

: relating to or involving economic interests

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Examples of pocketbook in a Sentence

Noun she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook
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But in one of the most military-dependent states, the consequences go beyond the pocketbook. — Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 But the reality is people are going to vote their pocketbooks in this election. — NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026 Nearly all were from Democrat Sherrod Brown’s campaign and leaned heavily on pocketbook themes. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 Nearly all were from Democrat Sherrod Brown's campaign and leaned heavily on pocketbook themes. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pocketbook

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pocketbook was in 1617

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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
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