/ˈpɑ.kɪt/noun, verb2 syllables
Pocket means: an enclosed space.
Synonyms for pocket11
noun, as in a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
noun, as in a hollow concave shape made by removing something
noun, as in (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
verb, as in take unlawfully
What does pocket mean?11
noun
an enclosed space“the trapped miners found a pocket of air”
a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
a hollow concave shape made by removing something
(anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
a supply of money“they dipped into the taxpayers' pockets”
(bowling) the space between the headpin and the pins behind it on the right or left“the ball hit the pocket and gave him a perfect strike”
a small isolated group of people“they were concentrated in pockets inside the city”
an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck
verb
take unlawfully
put in one's pocket“He pocketed the change”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with pocket?3
Pocket in a sentence
- I read on my smartphone, because it fits in my pocket, while books don't.mailohilohi
- Then, taking my lamb out of his pocket, he examined his treasure.carlosalberto
- Remember, keep your phone safe in your pocket.Amastan
- Give from your heart, not from your pocket.rul
- To my horror, the man took a gun out of his pocket.Dejo
- I checked my pockets, but my keys aren't there.Nuel
- The cop went through his pockets, but found nothing.CM
- You have something in your pockets, don't you?CK
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of pocket
as a noun
- plural
- pockets
as a verb
- past tense
- pocketed
- present participle
- pocketing
- third-person singular
- pockets
- past participle
- pocketed