cargo pants
plural noun
: pants with cargo pockets typically on the sides of the legs at thigh level
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Formal uniforms would be required; cargo pants strictly prohibited.
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Adidas Originals Essentials Recycled Cargo Pants The Adidas cargo pants nail the balance between sporty and flattering.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
This spring, spot the style with airy and utilitarian pieces like cargo pants, or as an anchor to delicate, warm-weather dresses.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The actor paired his with a pair of loose white cargo pants, featuring a baggy, oversized fit and wide legs.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Adidas Originals Essentials Recycled Cargo Pants The Adidas cargo pants nail the balance between sporty and flattering.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
This spring, spot the style with airy and utilitarian pieces like cargo pants, or as an anchor to delicate, warm-weather dresses.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The actor paired his with a pair of loose white cargo pants, featuring a baggy, oversized fit and wide legs.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cargo pants
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“Cargo pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cargo%20pants. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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