Synonyms of backpacks

backpacks 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suitcases
• knapsacks
• rucksacks
• packs
• kit bags
• packsacks
• haversacks
• handbags
• carryalls
• holdalls
• portmanteaus
• traveling bags
• school bags
• fanny packs
• carry-ons
• seabags
• overnight bags
• grips
• weekend bags
• overnight cases

backpacks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of backpack

as in caravans

Related Words

• caravans
• beds (down)
• tents
• camps (out)
• sleeps out
• encamps
• bivouacs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backpacks

Noun

Adidas has long been known for its line of performance footwear, lifestyle sneakers and athletic apparel (including many current World Cup jerseys), but the brand also has a bustling accessories business, with bags and backpacks selling well online. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Laptop access There are different styles of laptop backpacks with different types of laptop sleeves. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

The treats will be introduced in handy pouches that can be tossed into backpacks and beach bags for on-the-go snacking, with a king-size version coming later in 2026. — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

It has been done by attaching miniature electronic backpacks and running electrodes to the bugs’ antennae, and by having handlers wirelessly nudge them left or right. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

What bothers me more is when passengers take up valuable overhead bin space with personal items like backpacks and jackets before everyone has finished boarding. — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 July 2026

Donations can be dropped off through July 24 at different sites throughout the district; volunteers also are needed to help sort and stuff the backpacks. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 4 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

Attendees who want to enter the secure viewing area around the Washington Monument will not be able to bring in chairs, coolers, backpacks, or metal or glass containers. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026