cargo pants

plural noun

: pants with cargo pockets typically on the sides of the legs at thigh level

Examples of cargo pants in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Theo Von is tearing through a bag of ballpark peanuts with shells scattered across the lap of his khaki cargo pants. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

How it’s styled on the model, with green cargo pants and flip-flops, is such a great summer-to-fall transition outfit. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

The brand says they’re inspired by classic cargo pants, with a wide-leg fit and signature flap pocket. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Silky Pants Inspired by Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is single-handedly making cargo pants cool again. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cargo pants

• confidants
• sycophants
• underpants
• ants
• aunts
• cants
• chants
• grants
• krantz
• lants
• plants
• rants