pocketful (Meaning)

Wordnet

pocketful (n)

the quantity a pocket will hold

Webster

pocketful (n.)

As much as a pocket will hold; enough to fill a pocket; as, pocketfuls of chestnuts.

pocketful Sentence Examples

  1. Mary eagerly reached into her coat pocket, her fingers searching for the pocketful of loose change she had collected.
  2. The old man's tattered pants held a pocketful of weathered photographs, each one a cherished memory.
  3. The thief's pocketful of stolen jewelry was discovered during a routine traffic stop.
  4. The hiker's backpack contained a pocketful of trail mix, providing a quick boost of energy along the path.
  5. The child's pocketful of candy wrappers made a rustling sound as they skipped down the street.
  6. The impoverished man carried a pocketful of expired coupons, dreaming of the meals he could not afford.
  7. The teacher confiscated a pocketful of fidget toys from the unruly student, hoping to restore order to the classroom.
  8. The magician pulled a pocketful of scarves from his sleeve, delighting the audience with his colorful illusions.
  9. The doctor examined the patient's pocketful of prescription pills, ensuring they were being taken as directed.
  10. The backpacker's pocketful of souvenirs from distant lands evoked memories of thrilling adventures and cultural encounters.

FAQs About the word pocketful

the quantity a pocket will holdAs much as a pocket will hold; enough to fill a pocket; as, pocketfuls of chestnuts.

resources, fund, finances, exchequer, financing, shirt, assets, coffers, currency, bankroll

debts,liabilities, debts, liabilities,, indebtedness,indebtedness

Mary eagerly reached into her coat pocket, her fingers searching for the pocketful of loose change she had collected.

The old man's tattered pants held a pocketful of weathered photographs, each one a cherished memory.

The thief's pocketful of stolen jewelry was discovered during a routine traffic stop.

The hiker's backpack contained a pocketful of trail mix, providing a quick boost of energy along the path.