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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Pocket
A small bag or pouch, especially one sewn into or attached to a garment.
Definitions
- A small bag or pouch, especially one sewn into or attached to a garment
- * A small cavity or hollow in a solid object
- * A area of land that is surrounded by higher ground
- * A small group of people with a particular characteristic or interest
Etymology of Pocket
The word "pocket" originated from the Old French word "poquette", which is a diminutive form of "poque", meaning "bag" or "pouch"
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially referring to a small bag or pouch, and later expanding to include other meanings such as a cavity or hollow in a solid object
Example Uses
- She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small notebook
- * The rock had a small pocket of air trapped inside
- * The village was nestled in a pocket of fertile land surrounded by mountains
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
exposure
openness
visibility
accessibility
availability
emptiness
hollowness
vacuity
bareness
barrenness
desolation
isolation
loneliness
seclusion
segregation
separation
detachment
disconnection
uncoveredness
unconcealment