1. a person who puts something into a pocket or pockets
2. a person who takes or steals money or valuables, especially dishonestly or for personal gain
Usage: informal
3. in billiards or pool, a player who successfully pockets balls
Usage: sports

Examples

• He was a habitual pocketer of loose change he found on the street.
• The accountant was revealed to be a pocketer of company funds.
• She's an excellent pocketer in pool, rarely missing a shot.
• The pocketer of the winning lottery ticket claimed the prize anonymously.
• He was caught as a pocketer of merchandise from the store.
• The skilled pocketer sank three balls in a single turn.