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

Democrats were eager to use health care as the perfect pocketbook economic issue for a high-profile battle with Republicans. —Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025

An Emerson College/the Hill poll released Sunday found his job approval at 45% and disapproval at 54% among Virginia voters, numbers that have Republicans focusing their message on pocketbook and quality-of-life issues rather than the president himself. —Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025

There also is the impact on pocketbook. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025

What’s more, each top is under $30, which is ideal for our pocketbooks as well as the season ahead. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025

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