fanny pack

noun

Synonyms of fanny packnext
: a pack that straps to the waist and is used for carrying personal articles

Examples of fanny pack in a Sentence

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Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition. Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 Pieces are mix-and-match — the sneakers, socks, a mid-layer jacket, T-shirts, shorts, joggers, a cap and a waist bag, aka fanny pack. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026 This fanny pack features a spacious main compartment with mesh pockets to keep your belongings organized. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026 Ross then pulled a gun out of his fanny pack and blasted Garcia De Jesus in the left armpit, according to a criminal complaint and officials. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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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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