pannier

noun

pan·​nier ˈpan-yər How to pronounce pannier (audio)
ˈpa-nē-ər
variants or less commonly panier
1
: a large container: such as
a
: a basket often carried on the back of an animal or the shoulders of a person
b
: one of a pair of packs or baskets hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (such as a bicycle)
2
a
: one of a pair of hoops formerly used to expand women's skirts at the sides
b
: an overskirt draped at the sides of a skirt for an effect of fullness

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  • pannier 2b

Examples of pannier in a Sentence

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Standard features on the Adventure Travel and Radar variant include smart cruise, heated seats for both passenger and rider, heated grips, a center stand, a pair of aluminum side panniers and spoked rims that accept tubeless tires. William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Naturally, the company offers a wide assortment of racks, seats, foot rests, panniers and more for customizing the bike for your cargo duties. William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 One plus of modern opera that Gelb observed: there are no panniers or powdered wigs for the stars to dust off, making the transition from dressing room to dinner much easier. Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 Accessories such as racks, panniers, padded seats and rails are also optionally available. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pannier 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English panier, from Anglo-French paner, panier, from Latin panarium, from panis bread — more at food

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pannier was in the 13th century

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“Pannier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pannier. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pannier

noun
pan·​nier ˈpan-yər How to pronounce pannier (audio)
ˈpan-ē-ər
: a large basket
especially : one carried on the back of an animal or the shoulder of a person

Medical Definition

pannier

noun
: a covered basket holding surgical instruments and medicines for a military ambulance
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