pouch

1 of 2

noun

1
: a small drawstring bag carried on the person
2
a
: a bag of small or moderate size for storing or transporting goods
specifically : a lockable bag for first-class mail or diplomatic dispatches
b
chiefly Scotland : pocket
c
: packet
3
: an anatomical structure resembling a pouch
pouched adjective

pouch

2 of 2

verb

pouched; pouching; pouches

transitive verb

1
: to put or form into or as if into a pouch
2
: to transmit by pouch

intransitive verb

1
: to bulge in a manner suggesting a pouch
pouching cheeks
2
: to transmit mail or dispatches by pouch

Examples of pouch in a Sentence

Noun He carried his money in a small leather pouch in his pocket. we sealed the catnip in a cloth pouch and tossed it to the cat Verb as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The bag has all the functionality a parent-on-the-go could want, including a changing pad with a pocket for wipes and diapers, an odor-proof pouch for those stinky diapers or dirty duds, a teething ring, and a pacifier pouch. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023 A week later, a family complained the pouches were still being sold to parents by Dollar Tree. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2023 It’s brushed on both sides for extra softness and has a large pouch pocket for your essentials. Joseph Cheatham, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023 Together, the siblings uncover a pouch of secret documents concerning Monarch, the organization to which their dad dedicated his life, often at the expense of his family. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023 There’s even a zippered pouch in the front for odds and ends. Korin Miller, wsj.com, 16 Nov. 2023 The selection of bags is small but mighty, including four versions of its belt bag, plus pouches, a wristlet, and and gym sack. Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023 Vortex adds a ton of value to this setup by including the rangefinder pouch and a bonus neck strap for your optic standard. The Editors, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023 Portable Hammock Tucked into its attached pouch, this lightweight nylon taffeta hammock is small enough to stow in a beach bag or backpack. Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
Verb
Certain lots of Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches with the UPC 041497216123. Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2023 Their newest line, smart blends, fortifies pouches with omega-3s and choline to support baby brain health and development. goodhousekeeping.com, 26 May 2023 Miami can pouch another team’s practice squad player by offering him more money, but teams have the opportunity to match, or improve a player’s weekly practice squad salary. Omar Kelly, sun-sentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021 Last season, Milan’s schedule gave rise to some of the year’s biggest trends and must-have pieces, from a goth-grunge comeback à la Prada to pouch bags and braided sandals via Bottega Veneta (thanks Daniel Lee!). Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2020 The company sells canned and pouched tuna, salmon, sardines, and specialty seafood products under the Bumble Bee, Brunswick, Sweet Sue, Snow’s, Beach Cliff and Wild Selections brands. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 22 Nov. 2019 An African giant pouched rat rode on a handler’s shoulder at Apopo’s training facility in Morogoro in 2016. Alexandra Wexler, WSJ, 4 May 2018 An exotic pet dealer imported 800 animals from Africa, including giant pouched rats, dormice and rope squirrels. Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2017 No giant pouched rats, but the majority of traps have yet to be set. Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2017 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English pouche, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English pocca bag

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1566, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pouch was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouch. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

pouch

1 of 2 noun
1
: a small bag that can be closed (as with a string)
tobacco pouch
2
: a structure in the form of a bag
especially : one for carrying the young on the abdomen of a female marsupial (as a kangaroo or opossum)
pouched adjective

pouch

2 of 2 verb
: to put or form into or as if into a pouch

Medical Definition

pouch

noun
: an anatomical structure resembling a bag or pocket
a blind gastric pouch filled with bile and gastric juiceJournal of the American Medical Association

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