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

In most cases, however, these robots are still doing tasks they were specifically trained for—at enormous expense by companies with very deep pockets. —Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

However, articles and discussions regarding the Child Victims Act and its application are clouded by the pursuit of sizable recoveries against institutions with deep pockets. —Samantha Dos Santos, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025

As academics, we are heartened that more institutions—not just those with deep pockets—are joining Harvard in standing up against these assaults on our freedoms. —Sarah Blomeley, Time, 25 Apr. 2025

Here’s what often gets overlooked: most of the action in AI has been concentrated among Fortune 500 companies with deep pockets and deep benches. —Adi Prakash, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 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