pocketing

American

[pok-i-ting] / ˈpɒk ɪ tɪŋ /

noun

any of various fabrics for making the insides of pockets.

Etymology

Origin of pocketing

First recorded in 1605–15; pocket + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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And their efforts in Europe have ensured the Norwegian side enjoy a significant payday as they exit pocketing about £40m - almost as much as the current value of their entire squad.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Market makers on prediction sites both buy and sell contracts, making money by pocketing the spread in prices between contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The company posted more than $77 billion in total sales last year, pocketing roughly $2 billion in net profit.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

He has found work downtown lugging heavy merchandise, pocketing about $10-$15 a day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2025

I open up all the drawers until I find a lighter instead, pocketing it in my mother’s nightgown.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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