backpackers

Definition of backpackersnext
plural of backpacker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpackers
Noun
  • The Blue Lakes are an international destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking to enjoy the Instagram-worthy alpine lakes and scale Mount Sneffels’ 14,150-foot summit.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Shasta is considered by some to be an appropriate introduction for novice mountaineers.
    Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As rattlesnake activity increases, awareness is key for hikers, runners and mountain bikers using Orange County’s open space trails.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There is a specific trail for viewing the superbloom, called Wildflower Trail, usually open from March to May, but Lakeview Trail is open year-round for hikers and bikers, too.
    Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Two walkers altered their route and took to the woods to help with the search.
    Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The office also encouraged drivers to be alert for impaired walkers who may not obey street signs.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Backpackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpackers. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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