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noun (1)

plural of pocketbook
as in purses
a container for carrying money and small personal items she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook

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noun (2)

plural of pocket book
as in trade books

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Recent Examples of pocketbooks
Noun
The real impact, Grubbs said, will be to the pocketbooks of shark diving businesses along the coasts and the surrounding communities. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 To encourage investment in America’s grids, policymakers need to look beyond the pocketbooks of the residential customers who already subsidize commercial and industrial customers in most regions. — Ed Hirs, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Rising gas prices from the war in Iran have sapped potential investment money from American pocketbooks. — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Besides hitting consumers’ pocketbooks, those higher costs can make businesses reluctant to hire. — Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 These losses can hit consumer pocketbooks too. — Jennie L. Durant, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 Congress’s refusal to continue pandemic-era subsidies for ACA beneficiaries is taking a big bite out of consumers’ pocketbooks. — Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 19 May 2026 The auto finance veteran's view contrasts with others in the industry who view the longer term loans as a detriment to consumers' pocketbooks. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 May 2026 Legal experts warn the measure could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s civil court system, hitting not just attorney pocketbooks but denting courtroom access for people who are injured in accidents and don’t have the money to pay a lawyer up front. — Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketbooks
  1. purses
  2. books
  3. wallets
  4. bags
Noun
  • However, true to form, the singer has been dropping Easter eggs about the designer, rocking several distinctive Dior purses all spring.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The meticulous production cycle for Birkin bags, however, has contributed to their scarcity, and some critics have complained that the purses have been more readily available to existing, ultra-wealthy customers of the brand.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Definition of purses
Noun
  • Our recent work showcases contemporary Black children’s books that illustrate rich depictions of Black life and provide helpful examples for young children of all backgrounds.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
  • Fashion items accounted for the largest category during this time, followed by personal care (25 percent), electronics (23 percent), and other forms of media such as books and games (23 percent).
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of books
Noun
  • These clutch wallets accompanied Vaccarello’s step-and-repeat of suits that comprised the opening eight looks–a nod to the 60th anniversary of the Le Smoking, one of the house’s most revolutionary contributions to the industry.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
  • Kate Spade Outlet During Kate Spade Outlet’s Clearance Event, shoppers can save up to 70 percent, plus an additional 20 percent off purses, totes, wallets, and more at checkout.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of wallets
Noun
  • To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of bags

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