packsack

noun

ˈpak-ˌsak How to pronounce packsack (audio)
Definition of packsacknext
as in backpack
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back she spent weeks traveling across Europe and living out of a packsack

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  1. backpack
  2. suitcase
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
  • The suspect still had two Molotov cocktails in his backpack when he was arrested shortly after the final incident, police sources said.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • Hijinx Hotel, Irvine, California Leave your suitcase at home because the Hijinx Hotel isn’t for spending the night.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
  • Both halves zip shut, unlike many suitcases, which either have a zippered divider on only one side or rely solely on compression pads, leaving items partially exposed.
    — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of suitcase
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“Packsack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packsack. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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