pouch (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /paʊtʃ/

Definition

A small bag or sack, often made of soft material, used for carrying or storing small items.

Examples

• He kept his coins in a small leather pouch.

• She pulled a tiny pouch of spices from her bag.

• The hiker's survival kit was packed into a waterproof pouch.

How to Use pouch

in a pouch (prepositional phrase)

Located inside a pouch. — "She found a small key in a velvet pouch."

pull out of a pouch (collocation)

To remove something from a pouch. — "He pulled a handkerchief out of his pouch."

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