pochette

[ poh-shet ]

noun

1. kit ².

pochette

/ pəˈʃɛt /

noun

1. an envelope-shaped handbag used by women and men

Word History and Origins

Origin of pochette¹

1910–15; < French, diminutive of poche pocket

Word History and Origins

Origin of pochette¹

C20: from French: little pocket

Example Sentences

The website, which tracks the luxury market, cited models of the top handle Capucines bag that went up to 5,500 euros from 5,150 euros and a Pochette Accessoires purse that rose to 1,050 euros from 980 euros.

From Reuters

Clair can tell you, for example, that the Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis would sell for almost 100 percent of its original price, for example, but the LV Papillon, a more common style, is closer to 40 percent.

From New York Times

The first formal ballet classes, she said, were taught by a dance master under Louis XIV, playing a tiny pochette violin tuned up a fourth.

From The New Yorker

The “It” accessory of the year is smaller than a pochette, holds next to nothing and requires regular recharging.

From Seattle Times

The “It” accessory of the year is smaller than a pochette, holds next to nothing and requires regular recharging.

From New York Times

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