pocketless

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Without small bags sewn into clothes for holding things

adjective
/ˈpɑkɪtləs/

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Many manufacturers now produce pocketless bags, catering to consumers who prefer a streamlined style.

Examples

His new jacket was pocketless, so he had nowhere to keep his phone.
This dress is pocketless.
She bought a pocketless dress for the formal event.
The designer preferred a pocketless look for a cleaner silhouette.
She wore a pocketless dress to the party.
The athlete wore a sleek, pocketless outfit to reduce wind resistance during the race.
For a minimalist look, she chose a pocketless dress that emphasized clean lines and simplicity.

Surface Forms

pocketless positive

Morphology

pocketless = pocket (transparent) = pocket + less

Direct negative derivation from 'pocket' with the productive suffix '-less' meaning 'without', so the meaning is obvious to learners.

Etymology

The word pocketless combines pocket, a small bag sewn into clothes, and the ending -less, meaning 'without', as in sleeveless or homeless. So, pocketless simply means 'having no pockets'.