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 of deep pocket

• have
• capitalist
• 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

City’s deep pockets and determination to recruit Anderson helped Forest extract a record fee for a British player — which in turn was used as a benchmark for Rogers’ sale by Villa to another of the few clubs with enough money to close a deal. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026

This short set makes casual days on the beach a breeze, with shorts that feature an elastic waistband, an adjustable drawstring, and deep pockets. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Keep your hands free all day thanks to these lightweight cargo pants that have five deep pockets for all the essentials. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

The company has deep pockets, massive logistics experience and AWS, its cloud business, behind it. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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