pock·et·book
ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k 
: relating to or involving economic interests
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Noun
she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
For now, goods are subject to import taxes, not programming services, but the tariffs will raise consumer prices, pinching pocketbooks, and may lead to softer advertising.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
The global economy and, by extension, people’s pocketbooks are very much connected to the trade in goods and services between countries.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Distributors, reach into your pocketbooks and pick up these five great movies that haven’t sold yet.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
CEOs of public companies often see the bulk of their compensation coming from stock awards, which link the executive’s own pocketbook with the fortunes of investors.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
For now, goods are subject to import taxes, not programming services, but the tariffs will raise consumer prices, pinching pocketbooks, and may lead to softer advertising.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
The global economy and, by extension, people’s pocketbooks are very much connected to the trade in goods and services between countries.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Distributors, reach into your pocketbooks and pick up these five great movies that haven’t sold yet.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pocketbook
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“Pocketbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pocketbook. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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