Pocketbook (Noun)
Meaning 1
A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She rummaged through her pocketbook to find her keys and wallet.
- The woman's pocketbook was stolen on the crowded bus, along with her phone and credit cards.
- After searching her entire apartment, she finally found her pocketbook under the couch cushion.
- Her grandmother's old-fashioned pocketbook was made of velvet and had a delicate silver clasp.
- She pulled out her compact mirror from her pocketbook to touch up her makeup before the meeting.
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Meaning 2
Your personal financial means; "that car is too expensive for my pocketbook".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- Renting a two-bedroom apartment is within my pocketbook.
- A summer vacation to Europe is too pricey for my pocketbook this year.
- He considered a timeshare but decided it wasn't a smart fit for his pocketbook.
- Unfortunately, owning a new laptop isn't feasible with my current pocketbook.
- Eating out for lunch every day can put a dent in one's pocketbook.
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Meaning 3
A pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She rummaged through her pocketbook to find the receipt for the purchase.
- The wallet was too bulky, so he switched to a slim pocketbook instead.
- After losing her pocketbook, she had to cancel all her credit cards.
- The tourist's pocketbook was stolen on the crowded train, leaving her stranded.
- She pulled out her pocketbook and handed the cashier the exact change.
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Meaning 4
Pocket-sized paperback book.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She pulled out a pocketbook from her purse and began to read during her daily commute.
- The author's latest novel was released in a pocketbook edition, making it easy to carry around.
- He stuffed the pocketbook into his back pocket and headed out to meet his friends at the park.
- The pocketbook was a condensed version of the original novel, but it still captured the essence of the story.
- She loved collecting pocketbooks of her favorite classics and displaying them on her bookshelf.