deep pocket

noun

1

: a person or an organization having substantial financial resources

2

deep pockets plural : substantial financial resources

a corporation with deep pockets

deep-pocketed

ˈdēp-ˈpä-kə-təd

adjective

Synonyms of deep pocket

• have
• capitalist
• silk stocking

Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence

argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts

Recent Examples on the Web

These pants feature two convenient deep pockets for all of your belongings, and one faux, fashionable back pocket. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026

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Some see the club’s owners as blowing the top off the sport, flexing their deep pockets to price out all but just a few other rivals. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group gave the Broncos more than deep pockets. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for deep pocket

• pickpocket
• skyrocket
• docket
• locket
• rocket
• socket
• sprocket

Legal Definition

deep pocket

noun

deep pock·​et

1

: a person or organization having substantial financial resources especially for the purpose of paying damages

2

plural : substantial financial resources