1
: a small drawstring bag carried on the person
2
3
: an anatomical structure resembling a pouch
pouched; pouching; pouches
1
: to bulge in a manner suggesting a pouch
pouching cheeks
2
: to transmit mail or dispatches by pouch
Synonyms
Examples of pouch in a Sentence
Noun
He carried his money in a small leather pouch in his pocket.
we sealed the catnip in a cloth pouch and tossed it to the cat
Verb
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
Recent Examples on the Web
Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
The extra pouch comes in handy for smaller items that can easily get lost (think: makeup, keys, or credit cards).
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The Buckeye Union High School District recently purchased lockable cellphone pouches from a brand called Yondr for the rooms used for in-school suspensions at its three high schools and for its alternative school.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Zyn is a nicotine pouch meant to be placed in the mouth between the upper lip and gum.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Hanging baskets or pouches, planters and flats are available, with prices from $23 to $55.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
It's stocked with organizational pockets, including two zipper pouches on the front, at least half a dozen interior slots for cards and devices, and a hip-side water bottle holder.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
By nature, a crossbody is one of the most secure purse styles to ward off potential theft, and with a long adjustable strap and a drawstring and magnet closure, this pouch is practically made for travel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Other companies such as Velo and Lucy are selling nicotine pouches too.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
Cinnamon applesauce pouches from the other brands, Schnucks and Weis, are also subject to recall.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
But the department and lawmakers have not decided what to do with those dollars next.
$1 Million for drug disposal pouches
Jason Sundby, CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies, said the Deterra pouches his company sells are a low-cost way to prevent expensive addictions.
—Aneri Pattani, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
Her 1-year-old son, Caiden, had been eating the cinnamon applesauce pouches almost every day for about a month.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 18 Dec. 2023
Certain lots of Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches with the UPC 041497216123.
—Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
Their newest line, smart blends, fortifies pouches with omega-3s and choline to support baby brain health and development.
—goodhousekeeping.com, 26 May 2023
Miami can pouch another team’s practice squad player by offering him more money, but teams have the opportunity to match, or improve a player’s weekly practice squad salary.
—Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021
Last season, Milan’s schedule gave rise to some of the year’s biggest trends and must-have pieces, from a goth-grunge comeback à la Prada to pouch bags and braided sandals via Bottega Veneta (thanks Daniel Lee!).
—Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2020
Noun
The box includes the camera, a pair of standard lens guards, the battery, a Thermo Grip Cover, a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a protective pouch, a lens cloth, and a user guide.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
The extra pouch comes in handy for smaller items that can easily get lost (think: makeup, keys, or credit cards).
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The Buckeye Union High School District recently purchased lockable cellphone pouches from a brand called Yondr for the rooms used for in-school suspensions at its three high schools and for its alternative school.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Zyn is a nicotine pouch meant to be placed in the mouth between the upper lip and gum.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Hanging baskets or pouches, planters and flats are available, with prices from $23 to $55.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
It's stocked with organizational pockets, including two zipper pouches on the front, at least half a dozen interior slots for cards and devices, and a hip-side water bottle holder.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
By nature, a crossbody is one of the most secure purse styles to ward off potential theft, and with a long adjustable strap and a drawstring and magnet closure, this pouch is practically made for travel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Other companies such as Velo and Lucy are selling nicotine pouches too.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
Verb
Caiden had been eating the cinnamon applesauce pouches almost every day for about a month.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
Cinnamon applesauce pouches from the other brands, Schnucks and Weis, are also subject to recall.
—Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
But the department and lawmakers have not decided what to do with those dollars next.
$1 Million for drug disposal pouches
Jason Sundby, CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies, said the Deterra pouches his company sells are a low-cost way to prevent expensive addictions.
—Aneri Pattani, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
Her 1-year-old son, Caiden, had been eating the cinnamon applesauce pouches almost every day for about a month.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 18 Dec. 2023
Certain lots of Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches with the UPC 041497216123.
—Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023
Their newest line, smart blends, fortifies pouches with omega-3s and choline to support baby brain health and development.
—goodhousekeeping.com, 26 May 2023
Miami can pouch another team’s practice squad player by offering him more money, but teams have the opportunity to match, or improve a player’s weekly practice squad salary.
—Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021
Last season, Milan’s schedule gave rise to some of the year’s biggest trends and must-have pieces, from a goth-grunge comeback à la Prada to pouch bags and braided sandals via Bottega Veneta (thanks Daniel Lee!).
—Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2020
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“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouch. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pouch
2 of 2 verb
: to put or form into or as if into a pouch
Medical Definition
pouch
noun
: an anatomical structure resembling a bag or pocket
a blind gastric pouch filled with bile and gastric juice—Journal of the American Medical Association
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