American English pronunciation

How to pronounce pocketbook

IPA transcription: ['pɑkət,bʊk]

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['pɑkət,bʊk]

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['pɑkət,bʊk]

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Noun

  • a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

    “she reached into her bag and found a comb”

  • a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

  • your personal financial means

    “that car is too expensive for my pocketbook”

  • pocket-sized paperback book

Usage examples

  • "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" boosted his profile and his pocketbook.