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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Snyder took a rope from his camouflage fanny pack, climbed the tree and tied the loose board tight. — Rich Larocco, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2026 For me, that’s usually my fanny pack with my passport, boarding pass, phone, AirPods, eye mask, lip balm, hand cream, phone charger, and battery pack. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The agent checked Castillo’s carry-on bag and fanny pack and found no contraband. — David Goodhue october 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Use them on your luggage, backpack, purse, or fanny pack to prevent sneaky pickpockets from slipping their fingers inside. — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 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 5 Nov. 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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