cargo pants
plural noun
: pants with cargo pockets typically on the sides of the legs at thigh level
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Some wear hijabs and kufi hats, others are dressed in tank tops, hoodies, cargo pants and mini skirts.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Howie Mandel kept his outfit casual by wearing black cargo pants, a black jean jacket, and a black T-shirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
The actor wore a black tank top paired with immaculate cargo pants.
—Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Which pants are best for hiking is really a matter of personal preference, with options ranging from lightweight cargo pants with plenty of pockets to convertible pants that transform into shorts in a matter of seconds.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
This year, both Dries Van Noten and Gucci layered them underneath longline jackets styled with cargo pants and tailored shorts.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The voluminous cargo pants harked back to a time when Ryan was sleepless in Seattle, while the politer versions of the new ankle boots could certainly have appealed to the preppy-leaning personal style of everyone’s favorite neurotic yet naughty nerd, Sally Albright.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
According to an Instagram fan page dedicated to all things Kelce's style and love for fashion, the football player wore a vibrant blue T-shirt and matching cargo pants from the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collaboration.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
The Chief's player has emerged as an unexpected trendsetter thanks to his bold game-day looks, which span everything from designer tracksuits to crushed velvet cargo pants.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Howie Mandel kept his outfit casual by wearing black cargo pants, a black jean jacket, and a black T-shirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
The actor wore a black tank top paired with immaculate cargo pants.
—Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Which pants are best for hiking is really a matter of personal preference, with options ranging from lightweight cargo pants with plenty of pockets to convertible pants that transform into shorts in a matter of seconds.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
This year, both Dries Van Noten and Gucci layered them underneath longline jackets styled with cargo pants and tailored shorts.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The voluminous cargo pants harked back to a time when Ryan was sleepless in Seattle, while the politer versions of the new ankle boots could certainly have appealed to the preppy-leaning personal style of everyone’s favorite neurotic yet naughty nerd, Sally Albright.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
According to an Instagram fan page dedicated to all things Kelce's style and love for fashion, the football player wore a vibrant blue T-shirt and matching cargo pants from the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collaboration.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
The Chief's player has emerged as an unexpected trendsetter thanks to his bold game-day looks, which span everything from designer tracksuits to crushed velvet cargo pants.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
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“Cargo pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cargo%20pants. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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