Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large basket, typically one of a pair, carried by a beast of burden or on a person's shoulder: A container for transporting goods.
   • Either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle: A storage accessory for vehicles.
   • A framework, such as a set of hoops, historically used to expand a woman's skirt over the hips: A structural element in historical fashion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The donkey carried two heavy panniers filled with market produce.
  • She attached the waterproof panniers to her bicycle before the long tour.
  • The 18th-century dress was widened by panniers at the hips.

Advanced Usage

• "To be laden with panniers": To be heavily loaded with such baskets.
  • The mule was laden with panniers of grain.

Variants and Related Words

• Panniered (adj): Fitted with or using panniers.
  • A panniered bicycle is practical for commuting.

Synonyms

• Basket: A container made of interwoven strips.
• Saddlebag: A bag hung from a saddle or vehicle.

Related Phrases

• Pannier rack: A frame on a bicycle for attaching panniers.
  • He installed a sturdy pannier rack on his bike.

Noun

1. set of small hoops used to add fullness over the hips
2. a large basket (usually one of a pair) carried by a beast of burden or on by a person
3. either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)