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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This puffy fanny pack is perfect for amusement park days and outdoor concerts. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Plus, smaller travel bags like a fanny pack are ideal for keeping airport essentials at the ready, like this one for just $10. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 Shorter workshops are available for making sandals or fanny packs. Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026 Those who complete all seven get those prizes plus a fanny pack. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 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 3 Jun. 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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