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pop something into
Meaning: To quickly or casually put something into a container or space.
Example: Nothing is as convenient as popping your phone into your pocket.
overlooked
Meaning: Not noticed or given enough attention.
Example: Pockets are often overlooked as a fashion item.
carry around
Meaning: To take something with you wherever you go.
Example: Women needed to carry around many personal possessions.
stand out
Meaning: To be easily noticeable.
Example: The pockets became noticeable and stood out too much under tighter dresses.
lead onto
Meaning: To develop into something else over time.
Example: Pouches eventually led onto the modern handbag.
breeches
IPA (UK): /ˈbrɪtʃ.ɪz/
IPA (US): /ˈbrɪtʃ.əz/
Meaning: Knee‑length trousers worn by men in the past.
Meaning: Knee‑length trousers worn by men in the past.
Example: Men in the 18th century wore knee‑length breeches.
lining
IPA (UK): /ˈlaɪ.nɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈlaɪ.nɪŋ/
Meaning: A layer of fabric sewn inside clothing.
Meaning: A layer of fabric sewn inside clothing.
Example: Pockets were sewn into the lining of jackets and waistcoats.
embroidery
IPA (UK): /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dər.i/
IPA (US): /ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ.i/
Meaning: Decorative stitching on fabric.
Meaning: Decorative stitching on fabric.
Example: Some women’s pockets featured delicate embroidery.
petticoat
IPA (UK): /ˈpet.i.kəʊt/
IPA (US): /ˈpet.i.koʊt/
Meaning: A skirt-like undergarment worn under dresses.
Meaning: A skirt-like undergarment worn under dresses.
Example: Women hid pockets between layers of petticoats.
detract from
IPA (UK): /dɪˈtrækt frɒm/
IPA (US): /dɪˈtrækt frɑːm/
Meaning: To reduce the attractiveness or value of something.
Meaning: To reduce the attractiveness or value of something.
Example: Bulky pockets detracted from a woman’s fashionable image.
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