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pocketable

American  
[pok-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈpɒk ɪ tə bəl /

adjective

  1. small enough to be carried in one's pocket; pocket-size.


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Etymology

Origin of pocketable

First recorded in 1690–1700; pocket + -able

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On my personal list: a Logitech keyboard that’s delightful to type on, as well as a hand-held, pocketable e-paper writing tablet from ReMarkable that keeps me more present during meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 23, 2025

You could argue that the best travel mug is the one you have with you, and Stojo's collapsible cups and containers fold down to be pocketable, clippable and just forgettable once tossed in your bag.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2022

The charging case is a nice size and easily pocketable, but it only tops up over USB-C; there’s no wireless charging.

From The Verge May 18, 2022

The charging case is also much more pocketable.

From The Verge Jun. 14, 2021

I'd rather have three small pocketable volumes of Bill Nye's essays and stories than this one cumbersome work, which, once on the shelf, runs a pretty good chance of being left there.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 24, 1890 by Various

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