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pockets

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɑkəts// UK //pˈɒkɪts// pock·ets

n. small bags sewn into your clothes for carrying things like keys or money. You can also find them inside bags or on the back of car seats.

n. small, pouch-like compartments sewn into or onto a garment, bag, or other item for holding small objects. Often used figuratively to describe small, isolated areas or groups that are different from the surrounding area.


SIMPLE

He put his hands in his pockets to keep them warm.

CONTEXTUAL

She checked all her pockets but realized she had left her phone on the kitchen table.

COMPLEX

While the majority of the region experienced a severe drought, small pockets of lush greenery remained near the hidden mountain springs.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when referring to clothing design or general storage.

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