Synonyms for backpack


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bak-pak
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbækˌpæk


Définition of backpack

Origin :
  • 1914 as a noun, 1916 as a verb, from back (n.) + pack (n.). Related: Backpacked; backpacking.
  • noun sack carried on the back
Example sentences :
  • Laughing, he picked up his backpack, turned on his heel and hurried away.
  • Extract from : « Little Brother » by Cory Doctorow
  • They had a little table between them with the contents of my wallet and backpack spread out on it.
  • Extract from : « Little Brother » by Cory Doctorow
  • "Handsome glassware," Auguste said, seating himself and carefully setting his backpack between his feet.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • Opening his backpack, he took out his leather medicine bag and drew out the stones one by one, rubbing his fingers over each.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea

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