watch pocket
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of watch pocket
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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He waded rivers and slept in the sponge and ooze of marshes, being often so drenched as to be compelled to tum his armpit into a watch pocket.
From Scientific American • Mar. 18, 2013
They're asking, 'Would dropping the watch pocket redefine this pair of pants?
From BusinessWeek • May 26, 2011
"On one side of the table, you've got a designer who says, 'You can't destroy my beautiful product by lopping the watch pocket off,'" says Brown.
From BusinessWeek • May 26, 2011
Brokers, for their part, watch pocket deals like hawks.
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2011
The Chief took his dollar Ingersoll out of his watch pocket, looked at it, then swung around in his seat and started up the motor.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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