Definition of pockets

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  • pockets is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • pockets is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • pockets is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of pockets

  • an enclosed space (noun)

    Examples

    1. the trapped miners found a pocket of air

    Synonyms

    1. pouch
    2. sac
    3. sack
  • take unlawfully (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bag
  • (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. pouch
  • a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. air hole
    2. air pocket
  • a hollow concave shape made by removing something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. scoop
  • an opening at the corner or on the side of a billiard table into which billiard balls are struck (noun)
  • a small isolated group of people (noun)

    Examples

    1. they were concentrated in pockets inside the city
    2. the battle was won except for cleaning up pockets of resistance
  • a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles (noun)
  • a supply of money (noun)

    Examples

    1. they dipped into the taxpayers' pockets
  • (bowling) the space between the headpin and the pins behind it on the right or left (noun)

    Examples

    1. the ball hit the pocket and gave him a perfect strike
  • put in one's pocket (verb)

    Examples

    1. He pocketed the change

See definition of pockets in Merriam Webster