pouch Definition
- 1a small bag made of soft material, such as leather, used for carrying coins or small objects
- 2a pocket-like space in a piece of clothing or luggage, used for holding small items
- 3a sac-like structure in an animal or plant, used for storing or carrying fluids, food, or offspring
Using pouch: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pouch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She kept her keys and phone in the pouch of her hoodie.
Example
The kangaroo carries its young in a pouch on its belly.
Example
I bought a new leather pouch to hold my loose change.
Example
The backpack has several compartments, including a front pouch for easy access.
pouch Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pouch
Example
The mailman carried the mail pouch over his shoulder.
a peritoneal pouch located between the rectum and the back wall of the uterus in females
Example
The doctor found a cyst in her pouch of Douglas during the examination.
a pouch on the belly of female marsupials, such as kangaroos and wallabies, where their young develop and are carried
Example
The baby kangaroo was nestled safely in its mother's marsupial pouch.
Origins of pouch
from Old North French 'puche', meaning 'bag'
Summary: pouch in Brief
A 'pouch' [paʊtʃ] is a small bag made of soft material, a pocket-like space in clothing or luggage, or a sac-like structure in an animal or plant. It is used for carrying small objects, storing fluids or food, or carrying offspring. Examples include 'She kept her keys and phone in the pouch of her hoodie,' and 'The kangaroo carries its young in a pouch on its belly.'
