POCKETBOOK


Meaning of POCKETBOOK in English

(~s)

1.

You can use ~ to refer to people’s concerns about the money they have or hope to earn. (AM JOURNALISM)

People feel pinched in their ~s and insecure about their futures.

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2.

A ~ is a small bag which a woman uses to carry things such as her money and keys in when she goes out. (AM; in BRIT, use handbag , bag )

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3.

A ~ is a small flat folded case, usually made of leather or plastic, where you can keep banknotes and credit cards. (mainly AM; in BRIT, usually use wallet )

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