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noun

ˈbak-ˌpak How to pronounce backpack (audio)
Definition of backpacknext
as in suitcase
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back stuffed her backpack with so many books that she could barely walk

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verb

as in to tent

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Recent Examples of backpack
Noun
The pack can be a rucksack, backpack or vest, and the exercise has roots in military training before crossing over into mainstream fitness. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Tourists bustle in and out of Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the United States, many carrying suitcases and backpacks and arriving just in time for the July 4 weekend. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
Be sure to read our guides to the best sleeping bags, best camping sleeping pads, and best backpacking sleeping pads for even more options. — Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 15 May 2026 Alpaca undergarments and socks are gaining popularity for those who hike and backpack the colder months. — Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backpack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
  1. suitcase
  2. tent
  3. pack
  4. caravan
  5. rucksack
  6. knapsack
Noun
  • An airy dress that can moonlight as a cover-up is an absolute must, especially if suitcase space is limited.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • At some point that Will could not remember, Butch stopped living out of his suitcase and got himself a chest of drawers and apparently—though Will didn’t notice them for some time—houseplants.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of suitcase
Verb
  • Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 to 30 minutes, tenting with foil if needed.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and tent with foil.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of tent
Noun
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of pack
Verb
  • The change, which Cochrane said is an experiment, is also a concession to several external factors that make the old-school style caravans more challenging.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Each spring, his parents and five siblings would caravan with a couple of other families from South Texas to the Oregon-Idaho border.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of caravan
Noun
  • The pack can be a rucksack, backpack or vest, and the exercise has roots in military training before crossing over into mainstream fitness.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Kerouac had already framed the problem in The Dharma Bums, where a character modeled on Gary Snyder called for a rucksack revolution to counter America’s addiction to muchness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Definition of rucksack
Noun
  • My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of knapsack

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