Synonyms for

Pouch

Verb / paʊtʃ / Another word for pouch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small bag or pocket for carrying things

Synonyms & similar words

sack pocket sac protrude bulge bag pocket sack purse container holder case receptacle pack knapsack backpack carryall tote bucket crate bin basket tray carton caddy

Synonyms by register

Formal

sac vesicle pocket cavity

Informal

bag sack pocket holder

Literary

burse scrip pouching

Antonyms

container holder receptacle case bag sack

Common collocations

  • small pouch
  • leather pouch
  • coin pouch
  • drawstring pouch
  • kangaroo pouch
  • empty pouch
  • pouch of skin
  • pouch of tobacco

Word family

noun pouch
verb pouch

Usage note

A pouch is typically a small bag or pocket, often made of soft material. It can refer to a natural pocket in an animal or a small container for carrying items.

Example sentences

  1. I have a pouch for my phone and wallet.
  2. She keeps her makeup in a small pouch.
  3. The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch.
  4. My backpack has a pouch for my water bottle.
  5. The hunter had a pouch for his ammunition.

Quotes

  • The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan
  • A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. - Bernard Meltzer
  • When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I’m beginning to believe it. - Clarence Darrow

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