Definition

Noun: A small, portable bag or container specifically designed for holding and carrying pipe tobacco. It is typically made from leather, cloth, or other durable materials and is often designed to keep the tobacco fresh and contained.

Usage

A "tobacco pouch" is used to store and transport a personal supply of loose pipe tobacco. It is a practical accessory for pipe smokers, allowing them to carry tobacco conveniently.

Examples

• He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out his leather tobacco pouch to refill his pipe.
• The old tobacco pouch, worn soft with use, still held the fragrant smell of his favorite blend.

Advanced Usage

• "to fill one's pipe from a tobacco pouch": This phrase describes the specific action of taking tobacco from the pouch to prepare a pipe for smoking.
  • The gentleman sat quietly, filling his pipe from a well-used tobacco pouch.

Variants and Related Words

• Pouch (n): A general term for a small bag or flexible container. A "tobacco pouch" is a specific type of pouch.
• Tobacco tin (n): A rigid container, often made of metal, used for a similar purpose. This is a related item but not a variant of "tobacco pouch."

Synonyms

• Tobacco bag: A near-synonym, though "pouch" often implies a specific closure style (like a drawstring).
• Pipe pouch: A less common term that emphasizes its use with a pipe.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• "As reliable as an old tobacco pouch": An informal simile describing something that is dependable and familiar through long use.
  • His advice was as reliable as an old tobacco pouch.

Noun

1. a pouch for carrying pipe tobacco