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
adjective
ˈdēp-ˈpä-kə-təd
Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence
argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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Why haven’t the Mets used Steve Cohen’s deep pockets more in trades?
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The pull-on sweatshirt features a half-zip design with a large, slouchy collar that adds visual appeal to an otherwise simple outfit, while the pants are made travel-friendly with an adjustable elastic waistband and deep pockets.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Luckily, this microfiber sheet set solves that problem thanks to deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 16 inches high.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The pull-on sweatshirt features a half-zip design with a large, slouchy collar that adds visual appeal to an otherwise simple outfit, while the pants are made travel-friendly with an adjustable elastic waistband and deep pockets.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
What was once the exclusive territory of big chains with deep pockets is quickly becoming a minimum requirement for the bed-and-breakfast, boutique hotel or glamping site down the road.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Luckily, this microfiber sheet set solves that problem thanks to deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 16 inches high.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deep pocket
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“Deep pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20pocket. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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