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pocketbook

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As a noun, pocketbook means a purse or handbag.

Meanings of pocketbook

7 meanings

noun

  1. USA purse or handbag.

  2. figurativelyOne's personal budget or economic capacity - the amount one can afford.

  3. uncommonA small book, particularly (US) a paperback or (UK) notebook able to fit into a pocket.

    “The publishers brought out small format pocketbooks of the whole of their nature series.”

  4. Your personal financial means

    “that car is too expensive for my pocketbook”

  5. A pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

    Similar: wallet, billfold, notecase
  6. A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

    “she reached into her bag and found a comb”

    Similar: bag, handbag, purse
Older and rare meanings (1)
  1. datedA wallet for paper money.

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

pocketbook around the world

USA purse or handbag.
noun: a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
noun: pocket-sized paperback book
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