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pouch

/paʊt͡ʃ/

Meanings
noun
A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.

Examples :

"She kept her coins safe in a small, velvet pouch with a drawstring. "
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Related Words

Illustration retirement

retirement noun

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/

An act of retiring; withdrawal.

"After 30 years of teaching, Mr. Smith's retirement was a significant event for the whole school. "

Illustration drawstring

drawstring noun

/ˈdrɔːstrɪŋ/ /ˈdrɑːstrɪŋ/

A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).

"She tightened the drawstring on her sweatpants before going for a run. "

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protuberant adjective

/proʊˈtuːbərənt/ /prəˈtuːbərənt/

Swelling or bulging outward.

"The pregnant woman's belly was quite protuberant in the final month. "

Illustration disappointment

disappointment noun

/dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met.

"The child's disappointment was evident when he didn't get the toy he wanted for his birthday. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration marsupial

marsupial noun

/mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/

A mammal of which the female has a pouch in which it rears its young, which are born immature, through early infancy, such as the kangaroo or koala, or else pouchless members of the Marsupialia like the shrew opossum.

"The zookeeper pointed out the marsupial, a small, fluffy creature with a pouch, to the children. "

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developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration encryption

encryption noun

/ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/ /ɛnˈkrɪpʃən/

The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.

"The bank uses strong encryption to protect customers' online banking information. "

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diplomatic noun

/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

"The professor of ancient history specialized in diplomatic studies. "

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noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "