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

Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence

argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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Such chatbots have unusually deep pockets for startups. Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The university, the fans, and most important, boosters with deep pockets. Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025 McDavid said buyers with deep pockets can have unrealistic expectations, wanting a rural property without sacrificing convenience. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025 What’s more, this set is designed with deep pockets to cover thick mattresses and comes with a sleep mask of the same bamboo material to comfortably block out excess light. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deep pocket

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep pocket was in 1805

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“Deep pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20pocket. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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
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