Synonyms of pouches

pouches 1 of 2

noun

plural of pouch

as in bags

a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)

we sealed the catnip in a cloth pouch and tossed it to the cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bags
• sacks
• backpacks
• packages
• packets
• purses
• wallets
• bundles
• carryalls
• packs
• knapsacks
• pokes
• satchels
• totes
• haversacks
• rucksacks
• handbags
• portmanteaus
• traveling bags
• duffel bags
• pocketbooks
• tote bags
• parcels
• shopping bags
• barracks bags
• garment bags
• kit bags
• ditty bags
• work bags
• flight bags

pouches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pouch

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point

as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrudes
• pokes
• bulges
• bags
• projects
• stands out
• bellies
• beetles
• juts
• swells
• sticks out
• balloons
• bunches
• pouts
• overhangs
• billows
• pooches
• starts
• domes
• extends
• mushrooms
• stretches
• distends
• inflates
• lengthens
• dilates
• snowballs
• expands
• elongates
• blows up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracts
• compresses
• shrinks
• condenses
• constricts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pouches

Noun

Red blood may be a sign of hemorrhoids, diverticulosis (small pouches in the colon), and more, while black or tarry feces can be a sign of internal bleeding in the colon, small intestine or stomach—and is linked to cancer, ulcers and inflammation. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026

Canned seafood comes in cans, pouches and glass jars, but Dudash says the packaging itself doesn’t appear to make a meaningful difference nutritionally. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026

Khadijah had insisted on nursing their newborn Aziza with her own breast milk, but Latif discovers that only a few pouches remain in the fridge and formula makes his baby sick. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

This trend includes use of nicotine alone in noncombustible products such as nicotine pouches, or in combination with caffeine and nootropics, which are substances marketed to enhance cognition. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

These colorful pouches have evolved over centuries, with modern versions even offering blessings for electronics, flights, and even golfers. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

Films, pouches and other lightweight packaging can be difficult and expensive to collect, transport and sort, while multilayer constructions and contamination limit the material’s recycling options. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Fewer than one-third of poll respondents said nicotine pouches represent the biggest threat to kids. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Notably, To Whom This May Concern World Tour is a phoneless experience, with attendees placing their devices in Yondr pouches upon entry to preserve the integrity of Scott’s show. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026