patch pocket

noun

: a flat pocket applied to the outside of a garment

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Meanwhile, Julia Roberts appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show in dark wash flares with patch pockets, and Jennifer Lopez gave the trend a boho twist in a distressed pair. Michelle Rostamian, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025 The oversized taupe knit featured dropped shoulders, long sleeves and a short, boxy silhouette, finished with a row of front buttons and patch pockets at the hip. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025 Men’s highlights include the Keith, a belted jacket with patch pockets and Sean, a denim interpretation of the Scottish kilt designed to be worn over a classic jean. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025 The jeans also have a cropped length that hits right at the ankle and patch pockets that not only look cute, but are also functional. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025 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 26 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

patch pocket

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