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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
Sandwiched between the aisles of Al Huda Groceries on Lawrenceville Highway in Gwinnett County, Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday unveiled her plan to tackle soaring grocery prices that are squeezing Georgians’ pocketbooks. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 But the war in Ukraine has been coming ever closer to home for many Russians, hitting them squarely in the pocketbooks. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 New data now confirms what many residents of the Sunshine State have already been feeling in their pocketbooks. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 July 2026 After a wave of price hikes from some of the world's largest companies, including Amazon, Apple and Netflix, even at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching the pocketbooks of consumers like Green. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketbooks
  1. purses
  2. books
  3. wallets
  4. bags
Noun
  • Some shoppers say these earrings also clip easily onto their purses as chic and elevated bag charms.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of purses
Noun
  • The Met Store sells jewelry, home gifts, books, stationery, and other knick-knacks inspired by the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Blood of My Blood, which is based on Outlander author Diana Gabaldon’s beloved books, also stars Sam Retford, Conor MacNeill, Sara Vickers, and more.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of books
Noun
  • The price hike for any individual item would likely be modest, but the pileup of extra costs across an array of goods could weigh on wallets, analysts previously told ABC News.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In July 2026, for example, average airfares were nearly 26% more expensive than in July 2025, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics—a significant hit to travelers’ wallets.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of wallets
Noun
  • Another image showed clear plastic bags containing a crystalline substance authorities identified as methamphetamine.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The detail was taken straight out of the equestrian world, affixed to the brand’s bags and footwear.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of bags

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