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Cargo Pants

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Trousers with large utility pockets sewn onto the legs; in modern poetry, a symbol of practicality and urban readiness.

Detailed Definition
Cargo pants are sturdy trousers distinguished by roomy patch pockets, often worn for work, travel, or outdoor activity. Their visible capacity makes them garments of preparedness and accumulated objects. In poetry, a pocket may hold a stone, key, receipt, or child's note, turning clothing into a portable map of obligations. The pants can suggest practical tenderness, since what is carried may matter more than the wearer admits.
Example
Example in poetry:
“He filled his cargo pants with stones, a compass, and three unanswered letters”; Cargo pants can characterize a practical traveler who carries the material details of a journey; “The pockets of her cargo pants held the forest’s small evidence: cones, keys, and thread”; A poem may use cargo pants to contrast preparedness with emotional uncertainty
Additional Notes
Cargo pants are practical trousers recognized by large patch pockets, usually placed on the thighs or lower legs. Originally influenced by military and workwear, they emphasize storage and durability. Modern versions may be loose, fitted, lightweight, or made in technical fabrics.
Also Known As
Cargo Trousers
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