pocketbook

A noun referring to a small case or container used for carrying money, personal items, or papers; also used figuratively to refer to one's financial resources.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшой футляр или контейнер для хранения денег, личных вещей или документов; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения финансовых ресурсов человека.esSustantivo que designa una cartera o bolso pequeño para guardar dinero y objetos personales; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a los recursos financieros de una persona.frNom qui désigne un petit étui ou contenant destiné à ranger de l'argent, des effets personnels ou des documents ; il peut aussi désigner, au sens figuré, les ressources financières d'une personne.deSubstantiv, das eine kleine Tasche oder Hülle zur Aufbewahrung von Geld, persönlichen Gegenständen oder Dokumenten bezeichnet; im übertragenen Sinn auch für die finanziellen Mittel einer Person verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa um pequeno estojo ou recipiente para guardar dinheiro, objetos pessoais ou documentos; também é usado em sentido figurado para se referir aos recursos financeiros de alguém.zh名词，指用来装钱、个人物品或证件的小型包袋或容器；也引申指个人或团体的财力、经济来源。arاسم يشير إلى حافظة صغيرة أو كيس تُحفظ فيه النقود والأوراق الثبوتية والمتعلقات الشخصية، ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على الموارد المالية للشخص.

1. Personal financial means B2 informal american

   One's own financial resources or budget.

   • The new tax will hit the average pocketbook hard.
   • She had to consider her pocketbook before buying the car.
   • The rising cost of living is affecting everyone's pocketbook.

   ruЛичные финансовые средстваesrecursos financieros personalesfrmoyens financiers personnelsdePersönliche finanzielle MittelptRecursos financeiros pessoaiszh个人财力arالموارد المالية الشخصية

   同义词: budgetincomewherewithal

2. Small case for money and papers B1 formal american

   A small folding case used to carry paper money, cards, and documents.

   • He pulled a worn pocketbook from his jacket.
   • She kept her passport and cash in her pocketbook.
   • The pocketbook contained all his important documents.

   ruБумажникesCartera plegablefrPortefeuille (petit étui pour billets et papiers)deBrieftascheptCarteirazh皮夹arمحفظة

   同义词: billfoldwallet

3. Pocket-sized paperback book B1 formal american

   A small, inexpensive paperback book designed to fit in a pocket.

   • She always carried a pocketbook to read on the train.
   • The store sold classic novels in pocketbook editions.
   • He bought a pocketbook of poetry for his trip.

   ruКарманная книгаeslibro de bolsillofrlivre de pochedeTaschenbuchptLivro de bolsozh袖珍书arكتاب جيبي

   同义词: paperback

4. Women's handbag or purse A2 informal american

   A bag used by women to carry money, keys, and personal items.

   • She searched her pocketbook for her keys.
   • Her pocketbook matched her shoes perfectly.
   • He bought her a leather pocketbook for her birthday.

   ruЖенская сумкаesBolso de mano de mujerfrSac à main féminindeHandtascheptBolsa femininazh女式手提包arحقيبة يد نسائية

   同义词: bagclutchhandbagpurse

• pocketbooks plural form
• pocketbooks' possessive plural form
• pocketbook's possessive singular form