watch pocket

watch pocket
a small pocket in a garment, as in a vest or trousers, for holding a pocket watch, change, etc. Cf. fob1 (def. 1).
[1830-40]

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  • watch pocket — watch′ pock et n. clo a small pocket in a garment, as in a vest, for holding a pocket watch, change, etc Compare fob I, 1) …   From formal English to slang

  • watch pocket — noun A small pocket in the waistband of mens trousers or other garment for carrying a pocket watch …   Wiktionary

  • watch pocket — n. fob, small pocket in a vest or pants to hold a pocket watch …   English contemporary dictionary

  • watch pocket — noun Date: 1831 a small pocket just below the front waistband of men s trousers …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • Pocket watch — This article is about the portable timepiece. For the Dave Grohl album, see Pocketwatch (album). A gold pocket watch with hunter case and watch chain …   Wikipedia

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