patch pocket

noun

: a flat pocket applied to the outside of a garment

Examples of patch pocket in a Sentence

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The four-button silhouette has alternating Fair Isle and snowflake patterns, and it’s finished with patch pockets at the hips. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 The below-the-knee jacket is reversible, with an exaggerated hood, and outfitted with large patch pockets bordered with shearling. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024 This wide-leg pair is designed with a two-button fly, oversized front patch pockets, and exposed seams. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Ideal for a smart-casual look, a single patch pocket to the front elevates the style, while a logo patch on the arm points to this piece's premium origins. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

patch pocket

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