cargo pants

plural noun

Definition of cargo pants

: pants with cargo pockets typically on the sides of the legs at thigh level

Examples of cargo pants in a Sentence

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The event planners encouraged guests to wear Hawaiian shirts, boot cut jeans, cargo pants and polo shirts with the collars popped to honor Moore’s 1990′s style. oregonlive, "Grand Prix of Portland: Will Power wins IndyCar event at PIR in big day for Team Penske (PHOTOS)," 2 Sep. 2019 The suspect has shoulder-length dreadlocks and was wearing a white shirt, black cargo pants, black shoes and glasses at the time of the incident, police said. Washington Post, "Suspect sought in attack on deaf woman," 31 Aug. 2019 This look is basically the VSCO uniform: '90s babydoll tee, cargo pants, Vans, and beachy waves. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "VSCO Girl Outfits That Will Make You Feel Like an Influencer," 21 Aug. 2019 Cardi posted a picture on Instagram wearing bright red cargo pants, chunky black and white sneakers, and a sheer black top with carefully placed opaque patches. Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "Cardi B Said She Got Breast Implants to Help Her Float Because She Can't Swim," 13 Aug. 2019 Vanessa Saenz, who was shopping in the store, told ABC the shooter was wearing cargo pants and ear protectors. Greg Hanlon, PEOPLE.com, "'The Scene Is a Horrific One': Eyewitnesses Recount Terror of El Paso Shooting That Killed 20," 3 Aug. 2019 They were dressed in military cargo pants and camouflage; some wore tactical vests, armored vests, mirrored aviator shades. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, "The moms went to Richmond to demand action on gun violence. Instead, they were ignored.," 11 July 2019 The model, dressed casually in an olive green bomber jacket, wrapped his arms around the singer, who sported a cardigan and khaki cargo pants. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid's Rumored Relationship Timeline," 9 July 2019 Volunteers may see themselves as knights in shining cargo pants, but living in a rich country doesn’t mean you’re needed in poor communities. Ken Budd, National Geographic, "Does voluntourism help? Here are the questions to ask before you go," 27 June 2019

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First Known Use of cargo pants

1951, in the meaning defined above

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