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noun

ˈbak-ˌpak

Definition of backpack

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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Recent Examples of backpack

Noun

The property also offers complimentary rentals of backpacks, hiking poles, hiking maps, and helmets for those heading out on their own. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026 On a recent Monday, younger students, many in school uniforms, carried backpacks with colorful characters including Disney's Frozen, Super Mario Brothers and longtime favorites Spiderman and Snoopy. — Angela Kocherga, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Images and video retrieved from the camera system's data and released by the FBI showed a man in a face mask, gloves and backpack at her door overnight. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backpack

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack

Noun

Planning a solo getaway but your suitcase is ready to fall apart at any moment?

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Nov. 2026
Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale I’d rather find out my suitcase is overweight in my bedroom than at the check-in counter.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of suitcase

Verb

Users can pitch the fly first, then use it as cover while pitching the inner tent, attach the fly and tent together and pitch them as one, or pitch the inner tent and then attach the fly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of tent

Noun

With three nominations, Genesis Owusu leads the pack heading into triple J’s 2026 J Awards, while Ecca Vandal, Julia Jacklin and Miss Kaninna are among the two-time nominees.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
Priced at $20 for packs of 10, the drinks come in single-serving powder sachets that are meant to be dissolved with hot water and can be served iced and/or with a choice of milk.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 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 canopy and the fan assembly can be folded up and stored in a large rucksack for transportation, which can be unpacked and reassembled in eight minutes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Police officers investigated the discovery to see if the rucksack was evidence of a long-ago mountaineering accident.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 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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