deep pockets
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of deep pockets
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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When Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017, it brought its deep pockets and vast delivery infrastructure to the business—though it still hasn’t increased its market share of the grocery industry to more than 4%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
SpaceX will need to find someone with deep pockets to finance Musk’s vision.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026
Madrid has become "a leading city to invest and live in", and house hunters with deep pockets want "to be a part of this boom", Corda told AFP.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Hanwha, which has deep pockets and extensive shipbuilding know-how, has vowed to plow $5 billion into upgrades and dramatically multiply the workforce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
She wrapped five in her handkerchief and put them in one of her deep pockets.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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