1. a pair of bags or pouches designed to hang over the back of a horse behind the saddle
2. bags or containers attached to the sides of a bicycle or motorcycle
3. excess fat or loose skin on the outer thighs and hips
Usage: informal

Examples

• The cowboy packed his supplies in leather saddlebags.
• She loaded her camping gear into the horse’s saddlebags.
• The touring cyclist attached waterproof saddlebags to his bike.
• His motorcycle saddlebags held all his tools and spare parts.
• The hiker used saddlebags to carry extra water on the trail ride.
• She bought new saddlebags for her long-distance bicycle tour.