pocketbook
8 synonyms for pocketbook, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pocketbook
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hit someone's pocketbook
watch your pocketbook
Etymology
From pocket + book (1610s); later popularized as a term for cheap paperbacks by the US publisher Pocket Books after 1939.
Full origin of pocketbook →Frequently asked questions
What does “pocketbook” mean?
The word “pocketbook” means a small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse. In plain terms, a small wallet or purse, or figuratively, someone's personal budget.
How do you pronounce “pocketbook”?
“Pocketbook” is pronounced PO-kiht-buuk (/ˈpɑ.kɪtˌbʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “pocketbook” in a sentence?
Here is “pocketbook” used in a sentence: “She snapped her pocketbook shut and headed for the door.”
What part of speech is “pocketbook”?
“Pocketbook” is a noun.
Where does the word “pocketbook” come from?
The word “pocketbook” dates back to around 1939. From pocket + book (1610s); later popularized as a term for cheap paperbacks by the US publisher Pocket Books after 1939.
How many meanings does “pocketbook” have?
“Pocketbook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
