Word
Definition
n. a small bag or pocket that is part of something else. You might see this on a piece of clothing or as a part of an animal's body, like a kangaroo.
n. a small bag-like container or flexible pocket, often integrated into a larger object or organism. In biological contexts, refers to a pocket of skin for carrying young or storing food.
Examples
“The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch.”
“He kept his tobacco in a small leather pouch that he carried in his jacket pocket.”
“The specialized cheek pouch of the hamster allows it to transport significant quantities of forage back to its burrow, ensuring a stable food supply during leaner periods.”
Examples
simple
“The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch.”
contextual
“He kept his tobacco in a small leather pouch that he carried in his jacket pocket.”
complex
“The specialized cheek pouch of the hamster allows it to transport significant quantities of forage back to its burrow, ensuring a stable food supply during leaner periods.”
Usage
Commonly used in both anatomical and functional contexts to describe any small, flexible enclosure.
Real-World Examples
“A growing number of US teenagers are using caffeine pouches to get an energy rush, say experts who worry the trend could soon take off in the UK.” “Before the trip, I’d ordered a pair of waterproof phone pouches that would allow us to try underwater photography with our iPhones.” Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *pukô Frankish *pokōbor. Old French puche Old Northern French pouchebor. Middle English pouche English pouch From Middle English pouche, poche, borrowed from Old Northern French pouche, from Old French poche, puche (whence French poche; compare also the Anglo-Norman variant poke), of Germanic origin: from Frankish *poka (“pouch”) (compare Middle Dutch poke, Old English pohha, dialectal German Pfoch). Doublet of poke; compare pocket.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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