Pouch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /paʊt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pouch is a noun meaning A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
Meaning
A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
More Meanings
- (zoology) An organic pocket in which a marsupial carries its young.
- Any pocket or bag-shaped object, such as a cheek pouch.
- A cyst or sac containing fluid.
- (botany) A silicle, or short pod, as of the shepherd's purse.
- A bulkhead in the hold of a vessel, to prevent grain etc. from shifting.
- (transitive) To enclose within a pouch.
- (slang, dated, derogatory) A protuberant belly; a paunch.
Example Sentences
The beggar pouched the coin.
[…]form a large Pouch or Cyst
We pouched the encryption device to our embassy in Beijing.
He pouched his mouth, and reared himself up and swelled; but answered me not.
Word Forms
- pouches
- pouching
- pouched
Synonyms for pouch
Depending on context, synonyms include marsupium, bulge, sack, protrude, pocket, sac.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pocket, sack, bulge, protrude, sac, handbag.
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