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

Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence

argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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For connoisseurs with deep pockets, Cielo X certainly won’t disappoint. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 It’s finished with two deep pockets and comes in 23 summery patterns and colors. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025 While tickets are expected to go on sale later this year, eager fans with deep pockets can purchase hospitality packages for the 2026 tournament that are currently on sale. Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 21 May 2025 If all that wasn’t enough, this set also comes with a deep pocket design to cover an extra-thick mattress. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deep pocket

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of deep pocket was in 1805

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“Deep pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20pocket. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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
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