HyperDic: pocketbook

English > 4 senses of the word pocketbook:
NOUNpossessionpocketbookyour personal financial means
artifactpocketbook, wallet, billfold, notecasea pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
artifactpocketbook, pocket book, pocket editionpocket-sized paperback book
artifactpocketbook, bag, handbag, pursea container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
pocketbook > pronunciation
Soundspaa'kahtbuh.k
Rhymesbook / Book ... yearbook: 43 rhymes with uhk...
English > pocketbook: 4 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningYour personal financial means.
Example"that car is too expensive for my pocketbook"
Broadermeans, substanceconsiderable capital (wealth / wealth or income)
English > pocketbook: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money.
Synonymswallet, billfold, notecase
BroadercaseA portable container for carrying several objects
Spanishbilletera, billetero, cartera
Catalanbitlletera, cartera
English > pocketbook: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
Meaningpocket-sized paperback book.
Synonymspocket book, pocket edition
Broaderpaperback book, paper-back book, paperback, softback book, softback, soft-cover book, soft-coverA book with paper covers
Spanishedición de bolsillo, libro de bolsillo
English > pocketbook: 4 senses > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women).
Synonymsbag, handbag, purse
PartsclaspA fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
Narrowerclutch bag, clutchA woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
etuismall ornamental ladies' bag for small articles
evening bagA handbag used with evening wear
reticuleA woman's drawstring handbag
shoulder bagA large handbag that can be carried by a strap looped over the shoulder
BroadercontainerAny object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
Spanishbolsa, bolso, cartera
Catalanbossa de mà, bossa, cartera

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