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

This matching Aelfric Eden sweatsuit comes with a perfectly-oversized hoodie and a pair of relaxed, wide-leg sweatpants, complete with deep pockets and an elastic, adjustable drawstring waistband for comfort. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025

Most are in the hands of denim enthusiasts and denim collectors with deep pockets. —Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025

With the most powerful law firms on the sidelines, opponents of the administration have struggled to find legal representation, turning to smaller firms that lack the personnel and deep pockets to effectively challenge the administration in the courts. —Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025

Hundreds of galleries come to Miami Beach to display artists’ work for sale, and art collectors with deep pockets fly in from around the world to buy it. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025

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