noun
Uncommon
pouch
powch
Pouch (noun) means a small bag, often closed with a drawstring or zipper. Example: “He kept his coins in a leather pouch.”
noun
1
A small bag, often closed with a drawstring or zipper.
"He kept his coins in a leather pouch."
"She packed her makeup into a small travel pouch."
2
A pocket of skin on an animal, such as a kangaroo, used to carry young.
"The baby kangaroo peeked out of its mother's pouch."
verb
1
To put something into a pouch, or to carry it that way.
"The courier pouched the documents for the overnight flight."
How to use pouch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small bag or pocket-like pouch, either man-made or on an animal's body.
Common pairings
leather pouch
kangaroo pouch
diplomatic pouch
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Word forms
- Plural
- pouches
- Third person singular
- pouches
- Past tense
- pouched
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Etymology
From Old Northern French pouche, from Old French poche, ultimately from a Frankish word for a bag — the same root that gave us poke and pocket.
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Rhymes for pouch
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What does “pouch” mean?
The word “pouch” means a small bag, often closed with a drawstring or zipper. In plain terms, a small bag or pocket-like pouch, either man-made or on an animal's body.
How do you pronounce “pouch”?
“Pouch” is pronounced powch (/paʊt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pouch” in a sentence?
Here is “pouch” used in a sentence: “He kept his coins in a leather pouch.”
What part of speech is “pouch”?
Depending on how it is used, “pouch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pouch” come from?
The word “pouch” comes from Old French. From Old Northern French pouche, from Old French poche, ultimately from a Frankish word for a bag — the same root that gave us poke and pocket.
Is “pouch” a common word?
“Pouch” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pouch” have?
“Pouch” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small bag, often closed with a drawstring or zipper.
