patch pocket

noun

: a flat pocket applied to the outside of a garment

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If donning the jacket leather side up, pops of sherpa fuzziness will still be yours to enjoy, as the coat’s patch pockets are artfully topped by the material. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 They’re designed with a high-rise waistband, front patch pockets, and subtly cropped hems that hit right above the ankles on most people. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 Other must-buys include the Astylish Wide-leg Jeans with trendy patch pockets in the front and these comfy mid-rise cargo jeans, which are both marked down to under $40. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 Madewell balances the roomy fit with The Cleo Straight, a jean with a relaxed straight leg and patch pockets. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patch pocket

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

patch pocket

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