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fanny pack

American  

noun

  • fanny packs
    plural
  1. a small zippered pouch suspended from a belt around the waist.


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Etymology

Origin of fanny pack

First recorded in 1970–75


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Raman, sporting a Japanese Dodgers hat and a rainbow City Council fanny pack, joined campaign staff for drinks at tables covered in “Nithya Raman for Mayor” pins.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

Oversized army fatigues were worn stylishly with a cross-body fanny pack, mission accomplished.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2023

The modern age has given us soft pleasures, like sitting all day, driving everywhere, or walking encumbered only by a simple fanny pack, the thinking goes, when really, we were built to suffer.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2023

There's even a fanny pack, an apron, and a fleece blanket.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2023

Then he starts digging in the first-aid kit he always wears as a fanny pack.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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