Pouches Meaning in English

word · lemma: pouch

US

ˈpaʊtʃəz

POW-chuhz

UK

pˈaʊtʃɪz

POW-chiz

Definition

Small flexible bags used for carrying, storing, or packaging things. 'Pouches' can refer to soft containers, or body parts that act like a pocket, such as a kangaroo's pouch.

Usage & Nuances

'Pouches' is more formal and neutral than 'bags'; often used for small, flexible containers for food, medicine, coins, or animal body parts. Common collocations: 'plastic pouches,' 'tea pouches,' 'kangaroo pouches.' Not typically used for large bags or rigid containers.

• Spanish: bolsitas - bolsas pequeñas - sobres (de empaque)
• Portuguese (BR): pochetes - saquinhos - embalagens (tipo saco)
• Portuguese (PT): bolsas pequenas - saquinhos - embalagens (tipo saco)
• Chinese (Simplified): 小袋 - 小包
• Chinese (Traditional): 小袋 - 小包
• Hindi: थैलियाँ - छोटी पोटलियाँ
• Arabic: أكياس صغيرة - محافظ (صغيرة)
• Bengali: থলি - পাউচ (প্যাকেট)
• Russian: мешочки - пакеты
• Japanese: ポーチ - 袋
• Vietnamese: túi nhỏ - bao nhỏ
• Korean: 주머니 - 파우치
• Turkish: kese - küçük torbalar
• Urdu: تھیلیاں - پاؤچ
• Indonesian: kantong kecil - pouch

Example Sentences

She keeps coins in small pouches.

basic

The tea comes in individual pouches.

basic

Kangaroos carry their babies in their pouches.

basic

Can you grab a couple of those resealable pouches for the snacks?

natural

All my travel toiletries fit into those clear plastic pouches.

natural

After lunch, the kids stuffed their empty pouches in the trash can.

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