Saddlebag Meaning in English
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Definition
A saddlebag is a bag that hangs from a saddle on a horse, bike, or motorcycle, used to carry items on a journey.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for horses and motorcycles, sometimes for bicycles. Usually refers to a pair (one on each side). In modern usage, 'saddlebags' can also refer to bags attached to bikes, not just for horses. Can also (rarely) mean extra fat on the sides of the hips (slang/medical).
Example Sentences
He put his lunch in the saddlebag before riding his horse.
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My bicycle has a small saddlebag for tools.
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The saddlebags were full of supplies for the trip.
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Don’t forget to zip up your saddlebags before you hit the road.
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She stored her raincoat in the motorcycle’s saddlebags just in case it rained.
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After hours on the trail, he checked his saddlebags to make sure nothing was lost.
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