A2noun 1K

Pocket

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɒkɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpɑːkɪt/"]/

Meaning of Pocket

a small piece of material like a small bag sewn into or onto a piece of clothing so that you can carry things in it

In simple words: A small bag sewn into clothes for holding items.

Pocket in a sentence

• I put my keys in my pocket so I wouldn't lose them.
• Her dress has a pocket that is perfect for holding her phone.
• He reached into his pocket to get some change.
• The pocket of the jacket was very deep, allowing for extra storage.
• In poker, you can have a pocket pair which gives you a good chance of winning.
• They had a pocket of warm air in the cold room, which felt nice.

How to use Pocket

Used in everyday conversation and writing. It's appropriate in nearly all contexts, but be cautious in formal writing where more specific terms (like 'compartment') might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

pocket + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'pocket' as a 'tiny pocket-sized storage'.

Related words

Collocations with Pocket

• bulging
• deep
• zip
• check
• feel in
• fish in
• bulge
• lining
• in the/​your pocket
• out of the/​your pocket
• hands in pockets
• with your hands in your pockets
• the lining of a pocket
• bulging
• deep
• zip
• check
• feel in
• fish in
• bulge
• lining
• in the/​your pocket
• out of the/​your pocket
• hands in pockets
• with your hands in your pockets
• the lining of a pocket
• large
• small
• isolated
• a pocket of resistance

Synonyms for Pocket

• compartment
• pouch
• slot
• pocketbook
• bag

Opposites of Pocket

• palm
• open

Common mistakes with Pocket

• Confused with 'pockets' as a verb meaning to hide something.
• Using 'pocket' incorrectly in plural form when referring to handheld items.
• Mistaking 'pocket' for an individual item instead of a space in clothing.

Frequently asked questions about Pocket

What does Pocket mean?

A small bag sewn into clothes for holding items.

What is the definition of Pocket?

a small piece of material like a small bag sewn into or onto a piece of clothing so that you can carry things in it

How do you use Pocket in a sentence?

I put my keys in my pocket so I wouldn't lose them.

Can you give another example of Pocket?

Her dress has a pocket that is perfect for holding her phone.

What are synonyms for Pocket?

Common alternatives include compartment, pouch, slot, pocketbook, bag.

What is the opposite of Pocket?

Opposite meanings include palm, open.

What words go with Pocket?

It commonly pairs with bulging, deep, zip, check, feel in, fish in, bulge, lining, in the/​your pocket, out of the/​your pocket, hands in pockets, with your hands in your pockets, the lining of a pocket, bulging, deep, zip, check, feel in, fish in, bulge, lining, in the/​your pocket, out of the/​your pocket, hands in pockets, with your hands in your pockets, the lining of a pocket, large, small, isolated, a pocket of resistance.

What are common mistakes when using Pocket?

Confused with 'pockets' as a verb meaning to hide something. Using 'pocket' incorrectly in plural form when referring to handheld items. Mistaking 'pocket' for an individual item instead of a space in clothing.

How do you pronounce Pocket?

US: /["/ˈpɑːkɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɒkɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pocket?

Used in everyday conversation and writing. It's appropriate in nearly all contexts, but be cautious in formal writing where more specific terms (like 'compartment') might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Pocket?

"Pocket" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.