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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The Pocketed Belt, a modern take on the fanny pack, securely holds your phone, keys, and essentials with a comfortable, no-bounce fit. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026 On an unseasonably warm February morning, Principal Condra Allred walked the hallways of Cleveland Elementary School's 76-year-old building wearing a pink fanny pack slung over one shoulder like a bandolier. Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 Emma Straub talks to Maria Sherman about her original 1990 New Kids on the Block fanny pack. Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026 This zipper clip, also called a butterfly lock, comprises two durable plastic keychains that hook onto each zipper of your backpack, crossbody bag, or fanny pack and slide into each other to create one secure bind. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 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 25 Apr. 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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