Synonyms of pouches

pouches 1 of 2

noun

plural of pouch

as in bags

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bags
• sacks
• backpacks
• packages
• packets
• purses
• wallets
• bundles
• carryalls
• packs
• knapsacks
• pokes
• satchels
• totes
• haversacks
• rucksacks
• handbags
• portmanteaus
• traveling bags
• duffel bags
• pocketbooks
• tote bags
• parcels
• shopping bags
• barracks bags
• garment bags
• kit bags
• ditty bags
• work bags
• flight bags

pouches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pouch

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point

as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrudes
• pokes
• bulges
• bags
• projects
• stands out
• bellies
• beetles
• juts
• swells
• sticks out
• balloons
• bunches
• pouts
• overhangs
• billows
• pooches
• starts
• domes
• extends
• mushrooms
• stretches
• distends
• inflates
• lengthens
• dilates
• snowballs
• expands
• elongates
• blows up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracts
• compresses
• shrinks
• condenses
• constricts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pouches

Noun

Khadijah had insisted on nursing their newborn Aziza with her own breast milk, but Latif discovers that only a few pouches remain in the fridge and formula makes his baby sick. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

This trend includes use of nicotine alone in noncombustible products such as nicotine pouches, or in combination with caffeine and nootropics, which are substances marketed to enhance cognition. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

These colorful pouches have evolved over centuries, with modern versions even offering blessings for electronics, flights, and even golfers. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

Films, pouches and other lightweight packaging can be difficult and expensive to collect, transport and sort, while multilayer constructions and contamination limit the material’s recycling options. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Fewer than one-third of poll respondents said nicotine pouches represent the biggest threat to kids. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Notably, To Whom This May Concern World Tour is a phoneless experience, with attendees placing their devices in Yondr pouches upon entry to preserve the integrity of Scott’s show. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

The gender gap is widest for nicotine pouches, with 7% of men using them, versus 1% of women. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The district has partnered with technology company Yondr to provide magnetic pouches which students place their phones in and then tap against a specialized sensor to seal. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026