cargo pants
plural noun
: pants with cargo pockets typically on the sides of the legs at thigh level
Examples of cargo pants in a Sentence
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See him here in the aforementioned Collina Strada cargo pants paired with a crisp white button-down shirt.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
The golden age for tech workers, which started in 2010, is seemingly over—and bringing your sandals, cargo pants, and personal beliefs to work is no longer a given.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
Complete with multiple fully functional pockets and extra distressed detailing, these cargo pants offer both style and functionality.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Some wear hijabs and kufi hats, others are dressed in tank tops, hoodies, cargo pants and mini skirts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Howie Mandel kept his outfit casual by wearing black cargo pants, a black jean jacket, and a black T-shirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
The actor wore a black tank top paired with immaculate cargo pants.
—Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Which pants are best for hiking is really a matter of personal preference, with options ranging from lightweight cargo pants with plenty of pockets to convertible pants that transform into shorts in a matter of seconds.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
This year, both Dries Van Noten and Gucci layered them underneath longline jackets styled with cargo pants and tailored shorts.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
The golden age for tech workers, which started in 2010, is seemingly over—and bringing your sandals, cargo pants, and personal beliefs to work is no longer a given.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
Complete with multiple fully functional pockets and extra distressed detailing, these cargo pants offer both style and functionality.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Some wear hijabs and kufi hats, others are dressed in tank tops, hoodies, cargo pants and mini skirts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Howie Mandel kept his outfit casual by wearing black cargo pants, a black jean jacket, and a black T-shirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
The actor wore a black tank top paired with immaculate cargo pants.
—Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Which pants are best for hiking is really a matter of personal preference, with options ranging from lightweight cargo pants with plenty of pockets to convertible pants that transform into shorts in a matter of seconds.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
This year, both Dries Van Noten and Gucci layered them underneath longline jackets styled with cargo pants and tailored shorts.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Cargo pants.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cargo%20pants. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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