plural rucksacks
chiefly British
: a bag that is strapped to the back with two shoulder straps and is used for carrying personal belongings and supplies : knapsack
I picked up a rucksack full of spare gear and began to slog back up the steep, slippery grass to the headland.—
A. Alvarez
A. AlvarezAs U.S. soldiers gird for war in the 21st century with chemical suits, night-vision goggles and … rifles, there is still one item in their rucksacks that even their great-grandfathers would recognize: chewing gum.—Cynthia Schreiber
Cynthia SchreiberOn the nature hike, I will be just like Sacajawea, Molly thought as she packed her rucksack.—Valerie Tripp
Valerie TrippThe last thing you want is a heavy rucksack slopping about on your back, threatening to throw you off balance …—Clive Tully
Clive Tully"I'm hungry," complained the girl. The boy turned on a torch and peered inside a grey canvas rucksack behind him. "There's an apple."—Melvin Burgess
Melvin BurgessExamples of rucksack in a Sentence
hikers carrying their food and water in rucksacks
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Porter’s book opens with Shy carrying a rucksack full of stones.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
That unique property results in utilitarian staples such as rucksacks, puffer jackets, and driving sneakers that marry softness with resilience.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Measuring just 119 x 91 x 91mm and weighing less than 550g, the StormBox Mini Plus is small enough to pop rucksack and take on a long day’s hike.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
He was found dressed in a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts, with a rucksack, the Bangkok Post added.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
That unique property results in utilitarian staples such as rucksacks, puffer jackets, and driving sneakers that marry softness with resilience.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Measuring just 119 x 91 x 91mm and weighing less than 550g, the StormBox Mini Plus is small enough to pop rucksack and take on a long day’s hike.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
He was found dressed in a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts, with a rucksack, the Bangkok Post added.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rucksack
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“Rucksack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rucksack. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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