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Definition of saddlebag

saddlebag

/ˈsæd.əlˌbæɡ/
sad · dle · bag
Plural:saddlebags
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saddlebag Lexical Profile

saddlebag Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

One of a pair of pouches or bags laid across the back of a horse behind the saddle, or attached to the rear of a bicycle or motorcycle, used for carrying gear and supplies.

Example

"The cyclist packed a spare inner tube, a rain jacket, and a small tool kit into his leather saddlebag before setting off."

2

An accumulation of excess subcutaneous fat on the outer thighs and hips (usually used in the plural).

Example

"Many fitness routines include targeted lower-body exercises designed to tone the outer thighs and reduce saddlebags."

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• Nearby Words

saddeningly
saddle
saddleback
saddlebag
saddlebags
saddlemaker
saddler

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century as a compound of the Old English roots for 'saddle' (sadol) and 'bag' (from Old Norse baggi).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saddlebag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saddlebag
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