patch pocket
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of patch pocket
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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A single-breasted safari jacket with short or long sleeves and patch pockets — often worn with matching pants — it was initially made popular in the 1960s by Kenneth Kaunda, the first post-colonial president of Zambia.
From New York Times
Black sweaters and body-con dresses came with asteroid-shaped cutouts; mohair harnesses topped tailored suiting; slouchy leather cargos were adorned with perfectly geometric patch pockets.
From New York Times
And three patch pockets keep their hands toasty and their phone at the ready.
From Seattle Times
“Cut in a relaxed fit with front slant pockets, back patch pockets and two patch pockets at the chest. Finished with a zip fly and buttoned front closure.”
From Fox News
The Grandad style, known for its collarless and casual silhouette, also shows up in the women’s offering, which includes an elongated version with a large patch pocket on the chest.
From Los Angeles Times
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