cargo pocket

noun

1. a large patch pocket, usually pleated at the sides and often having a flap.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cargo pocket¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“I didn’t put him in the corner, and I’ll take the responsibility for that,” Vasquez said as he pulled a rubber ball from his cargo pocket.

From Washington Times

I have bookmarked the cargo pocket swing dress in sage green, £195, which has Zoom-pleasing detailing without being inappropriately glam – but you have this type of dress in your wardrobe already.

From The Guardian

From the left cargo pocket of Garner’s shorts, the officer pulled four packs of Newports, each with Virginia tax stamps on the bottom.

From Washington Post

I tucked it into my cargo pocket and read it, cover to cover, as fast as I could, and I read it again.

From Washington Post

He circled his hands over the bike, like a magician about to pull out a rabbit; then he popped open the seat to show us the cargo pocket.

From Literature