pocketbook

1 of 2

noun

pock·​et·​book ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k 

1

often pocket book : a small especially paperback book that can be carried in the pocket

2

: a flat typically leather folding case for money or personal papers that can be carried in a pocket or handbag

3

a

: purse

b

: handbag sense 2

4

a

: financial resources : income

b

: economic interests

voting against their own pocketbooks

pocketbook

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to or involving economic interests

Synonyms of pocketbook

Noun

• purse
• wallet

Examples of pocketbook in a Sentence

Noun

she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The notable MacBook Neo is another pocketbook-friendly option from Apple, starting at $599 for a 13-inch laptop. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026

In this special episode on the SXSW Keynote stage, Vivian will interview Governor Gavin Newsom about why politics matters for our pocketbooks. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026

Trump argued that the attack’s effect on oil markets, which reopen tonight, would likely be less disruptive for American pocketbooks than some analysts had predicted, given the early success of the operation. —Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026

Technology doesn’t need to destroy our planet and empty our pocketbooks. —Ramesh Srinivasan, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pocketbook

• suit every pocketbook

Rhymes for pocketbook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook
• chinook

Kids Definition

pocketbook

noun

pock·​et·​book

ˈpäk-ət-ˌbu̇k

1

often pocket book : a small especially paperback book

2

: a container for money and personal papers : wallet

3

a

: purse entry 1 sense 1

b

: handbag sense 2

4

: financial resources : income

a price suited to your pocketbook