patch pocket

noun

: a flat pocket applied to the outside of a garment

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The wide-leg shape and breathable linen fabric offer airflow, while the high-rise fit and front patch pockets add structure. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 The adorable patch pockets also give them a retro flair that’s hard to compete with. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 Its maxi print — with splashes of fresh green mixed in — is a terrific foil for the shirt dress design, with its button-down front and three-quarter sleeves, two chest patch pockets, and tie belt. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 Lily Allen also wore patch pocket jeans to a Valentino event. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patch pocket

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of patch pocket was in 1895

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“Patch pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patch%20pocket. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

patch pocket

noun
: a pocket that is sewn on the outside of a garment
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