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

Choose from 20 colors and patterns, each with an elastic waistband, deep pockets, and tulip hems. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

The cash flow shows how Republicans have been on defense this year, but the party's deep pockets could help insulate its members. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

But the company still has deep pockets to experiment with new wearables. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

From faux foliage on the ceiling to animal sounds playing softly in the bathroom stalls, the whole experience feels as if the Rainforest Café was rebranded for adults with deep pockets. — Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 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