deep pocket

noun

1
: a person or an organization having substantial financial resources
2
deep pockets plural : substantial financial resources
a corporation with deep pockets
deep-pocketed
ˈdēp-ˈpä-kə-təd
adjective

Examples of deep pocket in a Sentence

argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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Further, the company has been prudent in allocating its resources towards innovation and marketing focused on its flagship product, unlike big conglomerates who despite having deep pockets are unable to focus on a particular niche. Ankita Dhawan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The mattress topper has a deep pocket with all-round elastic. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 9 July 2025 The former White House adviser went further, vowing to use his deep pockets against GOP incumbents in the 2026 midterms. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 July 2025 Despite leaving the administration early in the second term, Mitchell is among a group of current and former staffers who’ve remained fiercely loyal to Pritzker, who has doubled the salaries of top aides out of his own deep pockets. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for deep pocket

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of deep pocket was in 1805

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“Deep pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20pocket. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

deep pocket

noun
deep pock·​et
1
: a person or organization having substantial financial resources especially for the purpose of paying damages
2
plural : substantial financial resources
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