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

• capitalist
• Croesus
• fat cat
• have
• money
• moneybags
• plutocrat
• 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

Cooperatives, meanwhile — whose members typically have less deep pockets — are having to look for support. —Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024

The bottom line: Tech giants have deep pockets and face strong pressure to fuel AI without lots of new emissions, and that could help knock those SMR barriers down. —Ben Geman, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024

With deep pockets and mighty ambitions, Saudi Arabia is building a high-end resort area with serious green cred. —Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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