pannier

noun
UK: /ˈpæniər/
US: /ˈpæniər/

  1. A basket or bag, usually one of a pair, fastened on the back of a bicycle or motorcycle, or on either side of a pack animal.

    1. She put groceries in her pannier.
    2. The cyclist attached a waterproof pannier to the bike before the long tour.

  2. A frame or basket, sometimes part of a skirt, used to puff out the skirt at the sides.

    1. The dressmaker added a pannier to the gown.
    2. The wide pannier gave the historical costume its distinctive shape.

Synonyms

basket bag saddlebag

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pannier" in English means: A basket or bag, usually one of a pair, fastened on the back of a bicycle or motorcycle, or on either side of a pack animal., A frame or basket, sometimes part of a skirt, used to puff out the skirt at the sides..

The phonetic transcription of "pannier" is /ˈpæniər/ in British English and /ˈpæniər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pannier": basket, bag, saddlebag.

Example usage of "pannier": "She put groceries in her pannier.". More examples on the page.