pocketbook 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈpä-kət-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce pocketbook (audio)
Definition of pocketbooknext
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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noun (2)

as in trade book

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Recent Examples of pocketbook
Noun
Scott Waguespack said, holding up a pocketbook copy of the legislative body’s rulebook after the meeting. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’s rocket company that fiercely competes with SpaceX over NASA contracts, is now seeking money outside of the Amazon billionaire’s pocketbook for the first time—$10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, according to DealBook. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Entertaining diversions, sports events and issues related to kids or even a romantic partner might put a strain on your pocketbook. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 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 See All Example Sentences for pocketbook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocketbook
  1. purse
  2. trade book
  3. wallet
  4. trade edition
  5. paperback
  6. hardcover
Noun
  • Panthea takes the opportunity to bring Amanda her purse and try to bury the hatchet and, strangely, this is the only moment that Amanda really raises her voice.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Coles was last seen near 81st and Vernon in the Chatham neighborhood, according to her family, who said her car was found parked on her block, with her cell phone and purse still inside.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of purse
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  • To friends and strangers alike, our unusual authorly posture—two spouses, both with academic backgrounds but neither presently working in academia, teaming up to write a trade book on a literary subject—is a source of bemusement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • The increase in viewership is complemented by the rise of manga – the comics on which most anime are based – to become the category leader in North American comics publishing, vastly outselling superheroes and other genres in the trade book channel and, increasingly, in comic book stores.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Definition of trade book
Noun
  • Bridegan’s body was left splayed in the street, with his car, wallet, wristwatch and other personal items untouched, according to police.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Specialty clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and accessory items like jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches are not included in the sales tax exemption.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • Later this month, a trade edition of the monograph will be released with a new essay by Tyrnauer.
    — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
  • All told, the book is 504 pages, and the trade edition weighs a hefty 15 lbs.
    — Raisa Bruner, Time, 14 Oct. 2019
Definition of trade edition
Noun
  • Otherwise, upgrade your work bag with this roomy tote that fits a laptop yet can be folded into the size of a paperback book.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As a testament to its popularity, Better Than the Movies has been appeared on the New York Times monthly YA paperback list for 44 consecutive months and its weekly YA hardcover list for 20 weeks.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of paperback
Noun
  • As a testament to its popularity, Better Than the Movies has been appeared on the New York Times monthly YA paperback list for 44 consecutive months and its weekly YA hardcover list for 20 weeks.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026
  • The hardcover book had blank pages allocated for different parts of the story, an intended title and concept.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of hardcover

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