# pocketed

/ˈpɑkətɪd/ (US) · /pˈɒkɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pocketed
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

to put something into a pocket or to receive a prize or reward. It can also mean to hide something by putting it in a pocket.

For teachers: to place something into a pocket; to receive a prize or reward. Often used in the passive voice to indicate the acquisition of a sum of money or a trophy.

## Examples

- He pocketed the change and walked away.
- The champion pocketed the grand prize after winning the final match in three sets.
- The athlete pocketed the gold medal after the ceremony, while the rest of the team celebrated the victory in the locker room.

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