fanny pack

noun

: a pack that straps to the waist and is used for carrying personal articles

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Smaller than a backpack yet larger than a fanny pack, this medium day bag is great for walking tours, outdoor excursions, and as a personal item on flights. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025 Shop classic backpacks, fanny packs, apparel and more for the holidays. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 Or treat a loved one to the super soft Moonlight’s Eco Short Pajamas. Backpacks, fanny packs, duffles, totes, and lots of other stylish bags from your favorite brands are currently discounted at Nordstrom. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024 Made with 100 percent recycled, water-repellant nylon, this compact bag comes with an adjustable strap that transforms it from a fanny pack to a crossbody sling bag. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fanny pack 

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fanny pack was in 1957

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“Fanny pack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanny%20pack. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

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fanny pack

noun
: a pack that straps to the waist and is used for carrying personal items

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