Vest-pocket
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vest-pocket is an adjective meaning Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container.
Meaning
Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Smaller than would ordinarily be expected.
Example Sentences
She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times.
Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia.
Word Forms
- vestpocket
Synonyms for vest-pocket
Depending on context, synonyms include dwarf, miniature, pocket-size.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vestpocket, pocket, pocket-size, pocket-handkerchief, hip-pocket, handholdable.
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