Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vest-pocket

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.66 in modern English

Syllables: vest-pock-et
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container.

adj

Smaller than would ordinarily be expected.

Example Sentences

"She carried a vest-pocket copy of the New Testament in her purse at all times."
"Levi's apartment was a vest-pocket Graceland; every inch of wall and shelf space was covered by Elvis memorabilia."

Etymology

From vest + pocket, referring to the pockets of a suit vest, which are only sized to hold watches, handkerchiefs, wallets, and similarly small items.

Inflected Forms

vestpocket (alternative)

Synonyms

diminutive dwarf miniature pocket-size

Questions

What does vest-pocket mean?: Small enough to be carried in a vest pocket or other small container.
Where does vest-pocket come from?: From vest + pocket, referring to the pockets of a suit vest, which are only sized to hold watches, handkerchiefs, wallets, and similarly small items.

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