vest-pocket

American  

[vest-pok-it] / ˈvɛstˌpɒk ɪt /

adjective

1. designed to be carried in the pocket of the vest, in a purse, or in a similarly small space; miniature.

   a vest-pocket dictionary.

2. very small.

   a vest-pocket version of Versailles.

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vest-pocket British  

noun

1. (modifier) small enough to fit into a waistcoat pocket

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Etymology

Origin of vest-pocket

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

It’s a warm midafternoon in the vest-pocket piece of Beverly Hills greenery known as Will Rogers Memorial Park.

From Los Angeles Times

Billed as a ramen diner, this new vest-pocket spot with a mere 18 seats, 10 of which are at a counter, is the work of Foo Kanegae.

From New York Times

There’s still time to sample the pastas and sip the wine at this vest-pocket West Village spot before it closes on Dec. 23.

From New York Times

He restricted his vest-pocket empire of worn, exotic clothing, false perfumes, and cheap jewelry to those places.

From Literature

They have hired Marco Prins, from the Netherlands, who was at Brooklyn Fare for four years, to work out of the restaurant’s vest-pocket kitchen.

From New York Times