Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈpɒk.ɪt/
US
/ˈpɑː.kɪt/
Definition
(n) : A small space in clothing for carrying items, or a separate area.
(v) : To put something into a pocket or keep it secretly.
(v) : To put something into a pocket or keep it secretly.
Example
"(n) : He kept his phone safely inside his jacket pocket."
"(n) : The playground had a small pocket of trees where children could play quietly."
"(v) : He pocketed the money without anyone noticing and left the shop."
Explanation
A pocket is a small piece of cloth sewn into clothes, used to carry small items. People usually keep things like keys, coins, phones, or cards in their pockets. The word “pocket” can also mean a small, separate area or part of something larger, like a quiet spot in a park or a small group of things in one place. It can also mean to put something into a pocket or to keep something secretly. Pockets make daily life easier by helping people carry or protect small items safely.