as in bag
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
we sealed the catnip in a cloth pouch and tossed it to the cat
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Recent Examples of pouch
Jacqueline Dole, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
The lens ships with a petal-style hood that ratchets on or off the front bayonet with a twist and can be reversed for easier storage and transport, front and rear caps, and a drawstring pouch.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Caiden had been eating the cinnamon applesauce pouches almost every day for about a month.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
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Noun
The compact pouch unfolds into a surprisingly roomy tote that can handle everything from leftovers and wet ponchos to last-minute Disney souvenirs on the way back to your resort.
—Jacqueline Dole, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
The lens ships with a petal-style hood that ratchets on or off the front bayonet with a twist and can be reversed for easier storage and transport, front and rear caps, and a drawstring pouch.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
And finally, the yogurt pouches for her oldest son’s breakfast.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Caiden had been eating the cinnamon applesauce pouches almost every day for about a month.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouch
Noun
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The set includes eight bean bags, four red and four blue, and a travel case.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Small cloth jewelry bags or jewelry boxes are a good option, as are tiny cleaning cloths.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The protruding exterior door handles are easy to grab with heavy gloves on and look good.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Phillips, 26, finished with five sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 53 total tackles in the 2025 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jones will now look to add some depth to a New England pass rush that finished in the bottom third with 35 total sacks.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But researchers who studied crocodiles at an outdoor recreation center near Cape Town appear to have poked a hole in that approach.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Featured in this article What’s more, hotel pillows often have other special features, including down-proof encasements (meaning feathers won’t poke through the cover over time).—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Penn’s curdled facial expressions, sever buzzcut and bulging biceps morphed him into a cruel lethal weapon, but that performance — like Taylor’s — stayed stuck in the same groove throughout.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouch. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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