1. a small bag or container, typically made of soft material
2. a pocket of skin in which marsupials carry their young
3. a baglike part of the body in certain animals used for storing food or other substances

1. to put or carry in a pouch
2. to form into a pouch-like shape

Examples

• She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
• The kangaroo carried her joey in her pouch.
• Pelicans have a large pouch under their beaks for catching fish.
• He pouched the marbles and put them away.
• The fabric pouched out where it was loose.
• The tobacco pouch was made of soft suede.
• Chipmunks have cheek pouches for storing nuts.