pocketsized

Pocketsized is an adjective used to describe something small enough to fit in a pocket. The common, standard form is pocket-sized, typically hyphenated when used before a noun. A less formal or branding-oriented variant is pocketsized, a closed compound that appears in product names or marketing copy. The term is often applied to portable devices, tools, or other objects designed for easy portability.

Etymology and usage: The word is formed from pocket and sized. The hyphenated version follows conventional grammar for compound adjectives, while pocketsized is a modern, nonstandard spelling that has gained visibility through branding and informal writing.

Examples include pocket-sized cameras, phones, flashlights, and other small devices. In some contexts, the term can describe non-physical things, such as pocketsized software modules or micro-learning units.

See also: synonyms such as compact, portable, handheld; related form pocketable. In formal writing, hyphenated forms are preferred; closed forms are typically reserved for branding or casual contexts.