fanny pack

noun

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

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Tickets start at $31 and include a limited-edition Pride fanny pack. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025 That includes an oversized crossbody fanny pack to store all of your small must-haves, as well as a rolling backpack that’ll take the weight off your shoulders — literally. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, Sills said Wilson’s body was found with a fanny pack filled with cash and credit cards. Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 This versatile fanny pack can be worn for many different occasions, from hiking to dining. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 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 19 Jun. 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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