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

The sky-high prices in New York reflect the fact that the Knicks haven’t been to the NBA Finals this century, the Garden is one of the most iconic venues in the world, and the region is home to plenty of sports fans with deep pockets. —Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

Projects that used to require deep pockets and an extensive bench of senior engineers are now viable with a fraction of the time and resources. —Tiago Azevedo, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

And investors and pharmaceutical companies with deep pockets are chasing after them, creating one of the hottest corners of dealmaking in the industry. —Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

There’s also buzz about Salt Lake City being a heavy favorite in the race for expansion, thanks largely to the Millers’ deep pockets. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 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