cargo pocket

noun

: a large pocket usually with a flap and a pleat

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Take that trend to the next level with this front-seam style, which has flap cargo pockets at the legs and an easy, relaxed fit. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 Alo Men’s Cargo Venture Pants The cargo pockets that cover these pants (there are eight total) as well as interior drawcords and a bungee waist make these perfect for hikes and other outdoor activities. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 The bib portion and cargo pockets provide even more storage, and like the jacket, side vents help regulate temps. Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024 There are five: two cargo pockets on the legs and three zipper pockets on the hips and back. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cargo pocket 

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cargo pocket was in 1974

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“Cargo pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cargo%20pocket. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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