Synonyms

1. pocket-handkerchief

noun. a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket.

Rhymes with Pocket Handkerchief

2. handkerchief

noun. ['ˈhæŋkɝtʃɪf, ˈhæŋkɝtʃiːf'] a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory.

Etymology

  • hand (English)
  • kerchief (English)

3. pocket

noun. ['ˈpɑːkət'] a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles.

Etymology

  • pocket (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • poket (Anglo-Norman)

4. pocket

noun. ['ˈpɑːkət'] an enclosed space.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • pocket (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • poket (Anglo-Norman)

5. pocket

noun. ['ˈpɑːkət'] a supply of money.

Etymology

  • pocket (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • poket (Anglo-Norman)

6. pocket

verb. ['ˈpɑːkət'] put in one's pocket.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • pocket (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • poket (Anglo-Norman)

7. pocket

verb. ['ˈpɑːkət'] take unlawfully.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • pocket (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • poket (Anglo-Norman)

9. pocket

noun. ['ˈpɑːkət'] an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck.

Etymology

  • pocket (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • poket (Anglo-Norman)

10. pocket

noun. ['ˈpɑːkət'] a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • pocket (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • poket (Anglo-Norman)