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noun

plural of backpack
as in suitcases
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

present tense third-person singular of backpack
as in caravans

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Recent Examples of backpacks
Noun
Firearms purchased in Florida were put in small backpacks and stashed in a trashcan in the library bathroom, the department said. — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 This is when people begin to gather outside the roll-up door, some carrying backpacks ready to be filled. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 That deal includes handbags, fashion backpacks, hobos, totes, crossbody bags, sling bags, satchels, duffel bags and boot bags, along with belts, wallets, wristlets, passport cases and key chains. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 The nonprofit also gives away toiletries, toys, books and backpacks. — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Parents still need room for kids, grandparents, backpacks, groceries, sports equipment and luggage. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The leather brand sells bags, backpacks, clothing, shoes and bag accessories. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026 And his rookies, even the potentially franchise-altering kind, will wear embarrassing backpacks. — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Rebecca Dixon, the district’s assistant director of special education, and Jaime Goodley, its director of special education, bought everything from earbuds and glue sticks to notebooks and backpacks. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
  1. suitcases
  2. rucksacks
  3. packs
Noun
  • For travel gear, the best deals are in November, while suitcases see the steepest markdowns in late December.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Several months later, the discovery of the two suitcases in Wisconsin would crack the case wide open.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of suitcases
Noun
  • Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Definition of rucksacks
Noun
  • Allison found that a PopSocket made the Duo way easier to hold, while Nilay had a less-good time trying to use his existing MagSafe battery packs on the phone.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Taller SUVs require bigger heavy battery packs to drive through the air but a low-slung wagon glides with less resistance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
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