deep pockets

NOUN

abundance of financial resources

Synonyms

WEAK

bottomless purse bulging purse embarras de richesses embarrassment of riches fat purse full purse heavy purse money to burn well-lined purse

Example Sentences

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SpaceX will need to find someone with deep pockets to finance Musk’s vision.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Many are baby boomers and older Americans, who are often retired and have deep pockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

For now, IBM’s quantum research is clearly benefiting from its parent’s deep pockets.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Supporters seeking a base in Boston will need deep pockets with some hotels quoting £3,200 for a five-night stay.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

We slipped our hands in and pushed the new baseballs into their deep pockets.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt