Pocket (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒkɪt/
Definition
A small pouch sewn into or attached to a piece of clothing, used for carrying small items.
Examples
She found a forgotten coin in the pocket of her old jeans.
He kept his phone in the breast pocket of his shirt.
The tailor added an extra pocket to the skirt.
How to Use Pocket
- in a pocket (prepositional phrase)
- Located inside a pocket. — "I found my keys in my coat pocket."
- pocket money (collocation)
- A small amount of money given regularly to a child by their parents for small expenses. — "My parents give me five dollars a week as pocket money."
- pocket knife (collocation)
- A small folding knife that can be carried in a pocket. — "He always carries a pocket knife for various tasks."
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