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pocket

/ˈpɑ.kɪt/noun, verb2 syllables

Pocket means: an enclosed space.

Synonyms for pocket11

noun, as in an enclosed space

noun, as in a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly

air pocket, air hole

noun, as in a hollow concave shape made by removing something

noun, as in (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)

verb, as in take unlawfully

also used for pocket

pot, trouser, pocket-size, pocket-sized

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What does pocket mean?11

noun

1

an enclosed space“the trapped miners found a pocket of air”

2

a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly

3

a hollow concave shape made by removing something

4

(anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)

5

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

6

a supply of money“they dipped into the taxpayers' pockets”

7

(bowling) the space between the headpin and the pins behind it on the right or left“the ball hit the pocket and gave him a perfect strike”

8

a small isolated group of people“they were concentrated in pockets inside the city”

9

an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck

verb

1

take unlawfully

2

put in one's pocket“He pocketed the change”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pocket?3

two syllables

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Pocket in a sentence

  • I read on my smartphone, because it fits in my pocket, while books don't.mailohilohi
  • Then, taking my lamb out of his pocket, he examined his treasure.carlosalberto
  • Remember, keep your phone safe in your pocket.Amastan
  • Give from your heart, not from your pocket.rul
  • To my horror, the man took a gun out of his pocket.Dejo
  • I checked my pockets, but my keys aren't there.Nuel
  • The cop went through his pockets, but found nothing.CM
  • You have something in your pockets, don't you?CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of pocket

as a noun

plural
pockets

as a verb

past tense
pocketed
present participle
pocketing
third-person singular
pockets
past participle
pocketed