Meaning & Definition
noun
A small bag or cavity used for carrying or storing items.
She reached into her pouch to take out a few coins.
A sac or pocket in an animal's body that serves as a storage place.
The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.
A container, usually made of soft material, that is intended to be carried or held.
He always keeps a pouch of snacks with him during hikes.
verb
To place or store something in a pouch.
She pouches the seeds carefully before planting them in the garden.
Etymology
Middle English 'pocche' from Old French 'pouche' meaning 'bag'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pouch of air:
A small container or space filled with air.
money pouch:
A small bag or container for holding money.
pouch up:
To store something in a pouch.
Slang Meanings
A slang term for a small amount of something, especially money.
I only have a few bucks in my pouch.
Used informally to refer to a person's belly, especially when protruding.
He has a bit of a pouch after all those holiday dinners.