a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
"She placed her keys and wallet inside the leather pouch before leaving the house."
A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
"The hiker placed his snacks inside a waterproof pouch before starting the climb."
In plain English: A pouch is a small bag with an opening at the top used for carrying things close to your body, often attached to clothing or worn around the waist.
"She carried her snacks in a small leather pouch attached to her belt."
Usage: A pouch is typically defined as a small, soft bag often used to carry items securely or worn against the body for easy access. While it can refer specifically to an animal's skin fold containing fat and milk glands in biological contexts, everyday usage usually focuses on its function as a portable container with a drawstring closure.
put into a small bag
"The teacher asked each student to pouch their homework before leaving the classroom."
send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels
"The ambassador requested to pouch the sensitive documents so they could bypass standard customs inspections and arrive safely in the capital."
To enclose within a pouch.
"The tailor carefully pocked the coin into the leather money bag before tucking it inside his coat."
In plain English: To pouch something means to put it inside a small bag, usually for storage or transport.
"The mother kangaroo pouches her baby safely inside her fur for warmth and protection."
The word "pouch" comes from the French term for a bag or container and entered Middle English as pouche before evolving into its modern form. It shares a common Frankish origin with related words like Old English pohha, which also referred to a small sack used for carrying items.