pocketbook

/ˈpɑkɪtbʊk/
noun
  1. A small bag or purse used to carry money, keys, and personal items.
    • He bought a new leather pocketbook for his wife's birthday.
    • She pulled her phone out of her pocketbook while waiting in line.
    • I always keep my wallet in my pocketbook when I go out.
  2. A person's financial resources or budget.
    • The rising cost of groceries is hard on the average pocketbook.
    • This new tax law will benefit everyone's pocketbook.
    • She had to consider her pocketbook before booking the vacation.
  3. A small book or notebook for keeping notes or records.
    • The detective flipped open his pocketbook to write a note.
    • He jotted down the address in his pocketbook.
    • She carried a pocketbook to record her daily expenses.
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