fanny pack

noun

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

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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 The adjustable strap means it can be worn around the waist, similar to a traditional fanny pack, or across the chest as a crossbody bag. Casey Clark, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Go for an of-the-moment fanny pack or mini backpack that fits just the necessities and nothing more. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024 Wear it as a cross-body fanny pack or around your waist. Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fanny pack 

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 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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