cargo pocket

noun

: a large pocket usually with a flap and a pleat

Examples of cargo pocket in a Sentence

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The wide leg silhouette and cargo pockets are trendy, but still work-appropriate, giving them a leg up (heh) on more casual athletic pants. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025 This satin pair, with double oversized cargo pockets at each side and drawstring hems, makes a relaxed yet polished statement for spring. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 The men’s style is made with the same lightweight, breathable materials and has a similar design, with zippered cargo pockets and side pockets. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025 This pair features on-trend cargo pockets, an elastic waistband, and elevated front seams. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cargo pocket

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cargo pocket was in 1974

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“Cargo pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cargo%20pocket. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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