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Cargo Pants: Definition, Examples & How to Wear
Meaning 1：pants with large side pockets (Cargo pants)
Cargo pants
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ pænts/
n.
Pants with large pockets on the sides, originally for carrying supplies, now used for casual wear.
pants with large side pockets
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/ˈpænts wɪð lɑːrdʒ saɪd ˈpɑːkɪts/
n.
Trousers featuring multiple spacious pockets on the outer sides, originally designed for soldiers but now widely worn as casual clothing.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Cargo from Spanish 'cargo' (load); pants from Latin 'pannus' (cloth piece).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a ship's cargo stored in huge pockets on your pants—practical and roomy.
📖 Example
During the weekend camping trip, she wore cargo pants to keep her hands free while carrying a map and snacks.
She wore cargo pants on a weekend camping trip so she could hold a map and snacks without using her hands.
🔗 Collocations
military cargo pants – Cargo pants originally designed for combat use
cargo pants with pockets – Cargo pants that have multiple pockets
wear cargo pants – To put on and use cargo pants as clothing
🔄 Synonyms
cargo trousers (n.) – British English term for cargo pants, emphasizing the trouser style
utility pants (n.) – Pants designed for practical use with many pockets
combat pants (n.) – Military-style pants similar to cargo pants, often with reinforced fabric
🚫 Antonyms
dress pants (n.) – Formal trousers without pockets, worn for business or formal occasions
skinny jeans (n.) – Tight-fitting jeans with minimal pocket space, contrasting with loose cargo pants
suit trousers (n.) – Tailored pants that are part of a suit, typically lacking side pockets
🌱 Derivatives
cargo pocket (n.) – A large pocket on the side of cargo pants
cargo-style (adj.) – Describing clothing that resembles cargo pants in design
📖 Cultural Story
Originated in 19th-century British military uniforms for carrying ammunition. Revived in 1990s hip-hop fashion as a casual staple.
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