patch pocket

noun

: a flat pocket applied to the outside of a garment

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Front patch pockets add a playful, retro look. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Plus, front and back patch pockets add a fun touch (and convenient storage). — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Lily Allen also wore patch pocket jeans to a Valentino event. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026 Unlined blazer with outer patch pockets, whose importance cannot be overstated. — Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for patch pocket

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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patch pocket

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