pouch

word

Definition

A small soft bag used for carrying things, or a pocket-like part on some animals, such as kangaroos, for carrying their young.

Usage & Nuances

'Pouch' is more formal or technical than 'bag' or 'pocket.' Commonly used for objects like 'tea pouch,' 'money pouch,' or in biology (animal pouches). Not for large containers. Can also refer to soft packaging (medicine, food).

Spanish: bolsita - bolsa pequeña - marsupio (animal)Portuguese (BR): bolsinha - saco pequeno - bolsa (de animal)Portuguese (PT): bolsinha - saco pequeno - bolsa (de animal)Chinese (Simplified): 小袋 - 袋子 - 育儿袋（动物）Chinese (Traditional): 小袋 - 袋子 - 育兒袋（動物）Hindi: थैली - पाउच (छोटा बैग) - झोली (जानवर का)Arabic: كيس صغير - جراب (حيوان)Bengali: থলি - পাউচ (জীববিজ্ঞান)Russian: мешочек - сумка (у животных)Japanese: ポーチ - 袋 (動物の育児嚢)Vietnamese: túi nhỏ - túi (ở động vật)Korean: 주머니 - 파우치 (동물 생물학)Turkish: kese - torba (hayvan anatomisi)Urdu: تھیلی - جیب نما تھیلی (جانوروں میں)Indonesian: kantong kecil - kantong (pada hewan)

Example Sentences

She keeps her coins in a small pouch.

basic

The kangaroo carried her baby in her pouch.

basic

My headphones came in a soft pouch.

basic

This medicine comes in a pouch you can tear open easily.

natural

Some animals, like koalas and wombats, also have a pouch for their young.

natural

Can you pass me that pouch? I keep my keys in there.

natural