ˈbæɡ ˈhændˌbæɡ pɜːs pɝs ˈwɒlɪt ˈwɑlət a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) she reached into her bag and found a comb pocket-sized paperback book a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money your personal financial means that car is too expensive for my pocketbook