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 Its standout features include the gold buttons down the front, the two patch pockets, and the black and white striped color, which lends it a nautical look that’s ideal for warm weather. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Side and back patch pockets add a practical element, as does the fact that the pants can be machine washed and dried. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 These shorts are naturally sweat-wicking and come with four patch pockets. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024 Side pockets with high-quality hardware and a back patch pocket are perfect for carrying all of your essentials. Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024 They’re finished with a zip-and-button fly, angled front pockets, and back patch pockets. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023 Originally created for 19th-century French laborers, a chore coat is a boxy jacket-slash-overshirt that’s often royal blue and usually comes with several patch pockets. Daniel Varghese, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023 Four front patch pockets can serve as design details or useful storage for small items like AirPods while traveling. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 Other features include two chest patch pockets for your keys or wallet, and regular pockets lined with fleece for keeping your hands warm. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

patch pocket

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