Pocket Definition
pocket
noun
- a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
- an enclosed space; "the trapped miners found a pocket of air"
- a supply of money; "they dipped into the taxpayers' pockets"
- (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"
- a hollow concave shape made by removing something
- a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
- a small isolated group of people; "they were concentrated in pockets inside the city"; "the battle was won except for cleaning up pockets of resistance"
- (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
- an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck
verb
- put in one's pocket; "He pocketed the change"
- take unlawfully
"Pocket" in song lyrics
See how pocket is used in real songs:
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"Even put some money in your pocket"
2 Live Crew — Be My Private Dancer -
"Because I had to keep some money in my pocket"
69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest -
"But your money back in your pocket"
Above the Law — Summer Days
Words that rhyme with pocket
Usage tips for "pocket"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pocket" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pocket to find words that pair well.