fanny pack

noun

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

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Buttle said the woman pulled the gun out of her fanny pack and fired at people above her on the trail. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 Although my go-to fanny pack certainly falls on the pricier side, this durable alternative is a nearly identical option that’s currently discounted to $8. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025 Police apprehended Wilfong and found a loaded 9mm firearm in a fanny pack around Wilfong’s chest. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025 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, 29 Nov. 2024 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 8 Apr. 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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