1. a small bag or purse, typically carried by women, used to hold money and personal items
Usage: primarily American English
2. a person’s financial resources or budget
Usage: informal
3. a small paperback book, especially one that is inexpensive
Usage: dated

Examples

• She reached into her pocketbook to find her keys.
• The expensive repairs really hit his pocketbook hard.
• Mom always kept her pocketbook close when shopping downtown.
• The new tax will affect every voter’s pocketbook.
• She bought a pocketbook edition of the classic novel.
• Her pocketbook was stolen while she wasn’t looking.
• Rising gas prices are hurting families’ pocketbooks.