fanny pack

noun

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

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Champagne wears a glinting gold fanny pack (bags, after all, can be confiscated), and both have their phones tethered to wrist straps, so hands remain free to rummage. Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026 From fanny packs to use at Disney Park, to reusable shopping bags, organizational travel accessories, bag charms and more, this collection has items to suit every need in a whimsical way. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026 Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Unlike the fanny pack your parents used to wear, this cool bag can be worn casually or dressed up for a night out. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 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 13 Mar. 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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