Updated June 2026
Definition
A small bag or pouch sewn into or attached to clothing for carrying small items.
“He kept his keys in his jacket pocket.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɒ.kɪt/
Syllables
pock·et
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Synonyms
pouchcompartment
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Wordle
Contains CK pattern; double consonant.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; K and C are valuable.
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