patch pocket

noun

: a flat pocket applied to the outside of a garment

Examples of patch pocket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The comfortable pants have a wide-leg cut, two side pockets, and two patch pockets. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 For a timeless pick, turn to heritage labels such as Barbour, Burberry, or L.L. Bean where signature quilting and patch pockets drive the narrative. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024 They’re finished with whiskered thighs, subtle fading, and back patch pockets. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 Other highlights include the kangaroo patch pockets and a relaxed fit that’s great for the gym or weekend errands. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for patch pocket 

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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 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

patch pocket

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