pocketbook

1 of 2

noun

pock·​et·​book ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k 

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

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to or involving economic interests

Synonyms of pocketbook

Noun

• purse
• wallet

Examples of pocketbook in a Sentence

Noun

she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Entertaining diversions, sports events and issues related to kids or even a romantic partner might put a strain on your pocketbook. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

The real impact, Grubbs said, will be to the pocketbooks of shark diving businesses along the coasts and the surrounding communities. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

It must be earned through conviction, compassion, and a moral vision that elevates a nation rather than any individual ego or pocketbook. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026

To encourage investment in America’s grids, policymakers need to look beyond the pocketbooks of the residential customers who already subsidize commercial and industrial customers in most regions. — Ed Hirs, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pocketbook

• suit every pocketbook

Rhymes for pocketbook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook
• chinook

Kids Definition

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