fanny pack

noun

: a pack that straps to the waist and is used for carrying personal articles

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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 18 Jul. 2025.

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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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