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Definition of saddlebags

saddlebags

/ˈsæd.əlˌbæɡz/
sad · dle · bags
Plural:saddlebags
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saddlebags Lexical Profile

saddlebags Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A pair of pouches or bags fastened behind or slung over a saddle on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle for carrying gear.

Example

"The cyclist packed extra water and tools into the saddlebags before setting out on the mountain trail."

2

Deposits of localized fat on a person's outer thighs and hips, resembling the shape of bags slung over a saddle (used informally).

Example

"Many fitness routines include targeted lower-body exercises aimed at toning the outer thighs and reducing saddlebags."

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• Nearby Words

saddle
saddleback
saddlebag
saddlebags
saddlemaker
saddler
saddlery

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