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noun (1)

ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce pocketbook (audio)
Definition of pocketbooknext
as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook

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noun (2)

as in trade book

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Recent Examples of pocketbook
Noun
Touring successfully is a goal for nearly every working artist, but the separation that goes with it makes that interplay between the people and the pocketbook even more pronounced. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 Some donors, still disappointed with the Democratic Party and some of its allies following the 2024 presidential election, have closed their pocketbooks to liberal causes entirely. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 In recent social media posts and in the interview, Steyer said the environmental activism that helped anchor his political career needs to be framed in pocketbook terms that resonate with the electorate. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Layoffs in key sectors such as tech, banking and entertainment have also put pressure on pocketbooks. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pocketbook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketbook
  1. purse
  2. trade book
  3. wallet
  4. trade edition
  5. paperback
  6. hardcover
Noun
  • Investigators found a bullet, Kowalewicz’s coat, her shoes, and her little, white communion purse that held her prayer book.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Inside were her cell phone, purse, medication, and a note instructing her mother what to do with the vehicle and all her belongings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of purse
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  • To friends and strangers alike, our unusual authorly posture—two spouses, both with academic backgrounds but neither presently working in academia, teaming up to write a trade book on a literary subject—is a source of bemusement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • The increase in viewership is complemented by the rise of manga – the comics on which most anime are based – to become the category leader in North American comics publishing, vastly outselling superheroes and other genres in the trade book channel and, increasingly, in comic book stores.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Definition of trade book
Noun
  • In a recent report, the company detailed how an internal research model used a crypto wallet without permission to pay the fees needed to test an app on Ethereum’s Sepolia test network.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This Mali + Lili Gail Crossbody Bag keeps everyday travel essentials—like your phone, wallet, and passport—securely by your side all day and easily accessible.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • Later this month, a trade edition of the monograph will be released with a new essay by Tyrnauer.
    — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
  • All told, the book is 504 pages, and the trade edition weighs a hefty 15 lbs.
    — Raisa Bruner, Time, 14 Oct. 2019
Definition of trade edition
Noun
  • Seth Wickersham, a top sports journalist with ESPN in Bristol for over 25 years, has assembled his best work into a nearly 500-page paperback collection.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Also on the lobby level, a corner shop sells downloadable newspapers and magazines, snacks, and classic Penguin paperbacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of paperback
Noun
  • While the most popular e-readers are smaller than a hardcover, many are still a bit too large for true grab-and-go convenience.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling shelves are stacked with fine hardcover books, wooden xylophones, ticking clocks, and high-tech speakers.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardcover

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“Pocketbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketbook. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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