cargo pants

plural noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

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Teyana Taylor wore baggy cargo pants, chunky boots, a daring leather bra top and tons of face jewelry at the Revolve Festival. —Lauren Lieberman, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023

Ganni, known for its prints and use of leopard print as a neutral, opened its show with four all-black looks, a stark turn of direction for the brand, including a slouchy blazer, cargo pants, fringe sweater dress, and sequin maxi dress. —Kristen Bateman, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2023

While Dreymon opted for a classic suited look, Williams went for something different, with black cargo pants and a graphic dress over top. —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2023

Emme was wearing loose brown cargo pants over a pair of black and white Jordans and a long sleeved black t-shirt. —Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 19 June 2022

The German brand offers colorful athletic wear and shoes including cargo pants, hoodies and shorts. —Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2023

Cargo Pants Functional, stylish, and incredibly comfortable for long days of sightseeing or air travel, cargo pants are one of the best options to fold into your suitcase for building unique outfits that lend themselves to a more active vacation. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023

Oprah Winfrey is here for the cargo pants renaissance! —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above