1
: a small drawstring bag carried on the person
2
3
: an anatomical structure resembling a pouch
pouched; pouching; pouches
1
: to bulge in a manner suggesting a pouch
pouching cheeks
2
: to transmit mail or dispatches by pouch
Synonyms
Examples of pouch in a Sentence
Noun
He carried his money in a small leather pouch in his pocket.
we sealed the catnip in a cloth pouch and tossed it to the cat
Verb
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
The extra pouch comes in handy for smaller items that can easily get lost (think: makeup, keys, or credit cards).
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The box includes the camera, a pair of standard lens guards, the battery, a Thermo Grip Cover, a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a protective pouch, a lens cloth, and a user guide.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
The extra pouch comes in handy for smaller items that can easily get lost (think: makeup, keys, or credit cards).
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouch. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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pouch
2 of 2 verb
: to put or form into or as if into a pouch
Medical Definition
pouch
noun
: an anatomical structure resembling a bag or pocket
a blind gastric pouch filled with bile and gastric juice—Journal of the American Medical Association
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