pocketbook

[pok-it-book]

noun

1. handbag.

2. a person's financial resources or means.

   The price was out of reach of his pocketbook.

3. Also pocket book a book, usually paperback, that is small enough to carry in one's coat pocket.

4. British.

   1. a notebook for carrying in one's pocket.

   2. a wallet or billfold.

pocketbook

/ ˈpɒkɪtˌbʊk /

noun

1. a small bag or case for money, papers, etc, carried by a handle or in the pocket

2. (modifier) concerned with personal finance

   pocketbook issues

Word History and Origins

Origin of pocketbook¹

First recorded in 1610–20; pocket + book

Example Sentences

There's an old adage in American politics that says people "vote with their pocketbooks" - and turn against politicians if they appear to harm their finances.

From BBC

Making the connection between the fall of democracy to people’s pocketbooks is going to have to be a straight line as we move to the midterms.

From Salon

In fact, his infatuation with tariffs seems destined to hit citizens in the pocketbook.

From Salon

Those attacks have profound implications not only for Americans’ health, but on pocketbook issues and the U.S. economy generally.

From Los Angeles Times

Anita Scuri, 75, a retired Sacramento attorney attending her third or fourth convention, suggested the party needs to get back to basics by speaking plainly — she said nothing about profanity — and focusing on people’s pocketbooks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• handbag 
• pouch 
• purse 
• suitcase 
• wallet