as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items
she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook
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Recent Examples of pocketbook
Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
But his approval numbers on the economy have not enjoyed the same rebound, as Americans increasingly cite pocketbook issues as their top concern in politics today.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2025
As the complaining businesses are no doubt wringing their hands over the setback, shoppers are also bemoaning the havoc that tariffs have wreaked on their pocketbooks as the final week of holiday shopping ramps up.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Those who finished the year with the biggest pocketbooks are a testament to the importance of grit and negotiating smart contracts in an industry famous for significant pay disparities based on race and gender.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
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Set your intention and keep it in your pocketbook.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
But his approval numbers on the economy have not enjoyed the same rebound, as Americans increasingly cite pocketbook issues as their top concern in politics today.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2025
As the complaining businesses are no doubt wringing their hands over the setback, shoppers are also bemoaning the havoc that tariffs have wreaked on their pocketbooks as the final week of holiday shopping ramps up.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Those who finished the year with the biggest pocketbooks are a testament to the importance of grit and negotiating smart contracts in an industry famous for significant pay disparities based on race and gender.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Pocketbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocketbook. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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