pock·et·book 
/ˈpɑ:kətˌbʊk/ noun
plural pock·et·books /ˈpɑ:kətˌbʊk/ noun [count] 1 US, somewhat old-fashioned : a bag usually with handles and pockets that is used by women to carry money and personal belongings : purse, handbag 2 US : the amount of money that someone has available to spend : someone's ability to pay for things
▪ The restaurant has meals priced to suit every pocketbook. [=it has meals that everyone can afford] ▪ People vote their pocketbooks. [=people vote according to how a candidate or issue will affect their financial situation] 3 Brit : notebook 1
▪ The restaurant has meals priced to suit every pocketbook. [=it has meals that everyone can afford] ▪ People vote their pocketbooks. [=people vote according to how a candidate or issue will affect their financial situation]
