noun

pannier

Pannier (noun) means a large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders.

noun

A large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders.

A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits.

One of a pair of hoops used to expand the volume of a woman's skirt to either side.

A breadbasket.

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Etymology

From Middle English panere, panȝere, panyere, from Old French panier, paniere, from Latin pānārium (“a bread basket”), from pānis (“bread”). Doublet of panary.

Rhymes for pannier

bier tier pier crier skier trier Meier Grier Drier Xavier copier vizier

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pannier?

"pannier" (noun) means a large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders.

What are the different meanings of pannier?

"pannier" has 3 main meanings: 1. A large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders; 2. A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits; 3. One of a pair of hoops used to expand the volume of a woman's skirt to either side.