fanny pack

noun

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

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The bar will also roll out tournament activations including Jim Beam giveaways with bottle jerseys, hats, fanny packs, and more; a Hard Rock Bet Spin to Win experience; and Tito’s Bike & Blender pop-ups at select locations. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Some have shortened the strap and worn it as a fanny pack for festivals. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Instead, opt for a small purse, fanny pack, or crossbody bag like this one from Quince. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026 The suspect’s fanny pack also allegedly contained 30 grams of fentanyl pills, six grams of crack cocaine, and a knife. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fanny pack

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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

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

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