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pouch

[paʊtʃ]

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

Synonyms for pouch

Phrases with pouch

  • a large bag used for transporting mail

    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'

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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.'