pannier
noun
pan·nier
| \ ˈpan-yər
, ˈpa-nē-ər\
, ˈpa-nē-ər\
variants:
or less commonly panier
Definition of pannier
1
: a large container: such as
a
: a basket often carried on the back of an animal or the shoulders of a person
b
: one of a pair of packs or baskets hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (such as a bicycle)
2a
: one of a pair of hoops formerly used to expand women's skirts at the sides
b
: an overskirt draped at the sides of a skirt for an effect of fullness
Illustration of pannier
pannier 2b
Examples of pannier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
If route-mapping and panniers aren’t your thing, there are easier biking options—and some major benefits to cycling the Wachau region with an organized group. — Sebastian Modak, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Way to Experience Austria's Wine Country Is By Bike," 7 Sep. 2018 The amazing sculptor Penko Platikanov produced a series of exquisite 18th-century figures, depicted in undergarments of the period like corsets, panniers, and undershirts to showcase them. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "The Met Goes Meta: How Hamish Bowles Created the Costume Institute Exhibition in Ocean’s 8," 7 June 2018 Instead, Findikoglu has created romantic suiting and elaborate—and enormous—gowns, some with panniers, others smothered in ruffles, and one that’s completely sheer on top. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Dilara Findikoglu Is Launching the Most Inclusive Fantastical Collection of Wedding Attire," 20 June 2018 Pack your panniers with a picnic, or indulge with lunch from a food truck. — BostonGlobe.com, "Summer guide: Things to do around Boston and Cambridge," 2 June 2018 Royal scarlet velvet skirt in pannier effect with petticoat of cloth of gold embroidered in red lilies and gold pittas. — Melinda Morris, NOLA.com, "Mardi Gras weather in New Orleans since the 1870s: The best and the worst," 8 Feb. 2018 Hylton, deliciously outfitted in an iridescent pannier skirt (David Burdick’s costume designs are a treat), is hilarious and, yes, rather endearing as the ditsy, doomed queen. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, "A feminist venture through the French Revolution at Everyman Theatre," 15 Dec. 2017 Some were printed with Delft china patterns, some striped with a leather insert at the hip to create a sort of faux pannier effect. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "From Mars, That Dress Looks Awesome," 2 Oct. 2017 Back at work now, Koroknay-Palicz bikes in a T-shirt and shorts, carrying her work clothes and lunch in panniers. — Emma Brown, Washington Post, "Cycling to work means better health and a longer life. Here’s how to get started.," 9 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pannier.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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pannier
noun
pan·nier
| \ ˈpan-yər, ˈpan-ē-ər
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Medical Definition of pannier
: a covered basket holding surgical instruments and medicines for a military ambulance