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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Those who complete all seven get those prizes plus a fanny pack. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 Instead, opt for a small purse, fanny pack, or crossbody bag like this one from Quince. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026 This puffy fanny pack is perfect for amusement park days and outdoor concerts. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Shorter workshops are available for making sandals or fanny packs. — Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 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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