Synonyms of pocket book

pocketbook 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k 

as in purse

a container for carrying money and small personal items

she pulled some lip balm out of her pocketbook

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purse
• wallet
• bag
• handbag
• billfold
• vanity
• pouch
• clutch
• minaudière
• compact
• clutch bag
• sack
• shoulder bag
• poke

pocket book

2 of 2

noun (2)

as in trade book

Related Words

• trade book
• trade edition
• pocket edition
• paperback
• hardcover
• hardback
• paperbound
• softcover
• tome
• paper
• folio
• catalogue
• manual
• book
• handbook
• guidebook
• quarto
• catalog
• picture book
• volume
• text
• softback
• how-to
• dictionary
• encyclopedia
• textbook
• treatise
• monograph
• cyclopedia
• primer
• cyclopaedia
• pulp
• album
• novel
• anthology
• novelette
• tract
• chapbook
• almanac
• casebook
• omnibus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pocket book

Noun

This allows chefs to pursue the training that works best for them and their aspirations—as well as their pocketbooks. —Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Mary Johnston says building with trees in mind could also help people's pocketbooks. —Bellamy Pailthorp, NPR, 11 June 2025

His harmful trade policies and dramatic cuts to essential federal programs will further hurt Californians in the pocketbook. —Antonio Villaraigosa, Oc Register, 1 June 2025

And streamers are more than happy to appeal to potential customers’ pocketbooks: DirecTV began offering no-contract plans and recently launched Genre Packs starting at $34.99 per month, joining its existing lineup of Signature Packages that offer more expansive options starting at $79.99 per month. —Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025