Difference between Pocket and Pouch

What is the difference between Pocket and Pouch?

Pocket as a verb is to put (something) into a pocket. while Pouch as a verb is to enclose within a pouch.

Pocket

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put (something) into a pocket. To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot. To take and keep (especially money) that which is not one's own. To shoplift, to steal.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items. An indention and cavity with a net sack or similar structure (into which the balls are to be struck) at each corner and one centered on each side of a pool or snooker table. An enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another. An area of land surrounded by a loop of a river (Australian English) The area of the field to the side of the goal posts (four pockets in total on the field, one to each side of the goals at each end of the ground). The pocket is only a roughly defined area, extending from the behind post, at an angle, to perhaps about 30 meters out. The region directly behind the offensive line in which the quarterback executes plays.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of a size suitable for putting into a pocket. Smaller or more compact than usual. Referring to the two initial hole cards.

Example sentence: I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer.

Pouch

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small bag usually closed with a drawstringA pocket in which a marsupial carries its youngAny pocket or bag shaped object; as, a cheek pouch

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enclose within a pouch.To transport within a pouch, especially a diplomatic pouch.

We hope you now know whether to use Pocket or Pouch in your sentence.

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