pannier

/ˈpæniər/
noun
  1. A bag or container attached to either side of a bicycle, motorcycle, or pack animal, used for carrying items.
    • He bought a waterproof pannier to keep his laptop dry during his daily commute.
    • The donkey carried two large panniers filled with fresh vegetables to the market.
    • She packed her camping gear into the pannier and strapped it onto the back of her bike.
  2. A part of a skirt or dress that is puffed out at the hips, often supported by a frame or padding, popular in historical fashion.
    • The historical costume included a wide pannier that made the skirt stand out dramatically.
    • The dressmaker carefully shaped the pannier to create the desired silhouette.
    • She admired the elegant pannier of the 18th-century gown in the museum display.
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