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

To collect breath for analysis, for example, volunteers breathe into small, lab-grade plastic bags that resemble juice pouches, or into syringe-like breath samplers. — Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

The arena dates in North America and Europe operates a phone-free policy, and will require attendees to place their smartphones and other recording devices into Yondr pouches provided by venue staff. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026

There’s no video since fans are forced to place their phones inside pouches for the duration of the show, but a remarkably clean audience recording has emerged. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026

Aside from bags and shoes, Naghedi has also expanded into cosmetics pouches, phone cases, belts, and bag charms in recent years. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Abbode’s monogrammed pouches are an NYC It-girl essential, holding everything from makeup to full-sized hair products. — Emma Greene, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Here’s what to know about the pouches, their potential risks and how schools are responding. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Single-serve drip coffee bags—small filter pouches designed to sit over or steep inside a cup—may also release microparticles, says Dawson. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026