Word of the Day: Pannier

WORD OF THE DAY

 

Pannier PAN-ee-er Part of speech: noun Origin: Middle English, 13th century

 

1 A large storage basket made to be slung over the back of a pack animal or bicycle

2 Historically, a hoop frame used to hold out the side of a woman’s skirt

 

 

Examples of Pannier in a sentence   "She was dedicated to the commuter life and installed panniers on her bike to help carry her load."   "The costume designer made an authentic Marie Antoinette dress, complete with extra-large panniers."