Meaning of the word pocketbook in English

What does pocketbook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pocketbook

US /ˈpɑː.kɪt.bʊk/
UK /ˈpɒk.ɪt.bʊk/
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Noun

1.

a woman's handbag or purse

Example:
She reached into her pocketbook to find her keys.
I left my pocketbook on the restaurant table.
2.

a person's financial resources or budget

Example:
The new tax will hit the average citizen's pocketbook hard.
Voters are often most concerned with pocketbook issues.