a small bag that is sewn or inserted in a garment and open at the top or side
a supply of money; financial resources
products to suit all pockets
a pouchlike compartment for storage
any of several openings at the corners or sides of a billiard or snooker table into which balls are propelled
a small isolated area or group
pockets of unemployment
a cavity, esp one in the earth that contains a deposit of gold, water, etc
= air pocket
in pocket
in the position of having made a profit
in somebody's pocket
under that person's control or influence
line one's pocket
to make money, esp by dishonest means
out of pocket
having suffered a financial loss
put one's hand in one's pocket
to spend one's own money
pocketful (pl pocketfuls) noun
[Middle English poket from early French pokete, dimin. of poke, dialect variant of poche pouch, bag]