rucksack

Definition of rucksacknext
as in backpack
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back hikers carrying their food and water in rucksacks

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Recent Examples of rucksack Devon Toews went in a different direction, paying homage to Burns’ signature large military-style backpack by sporting a huge rucksack of his own. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025 Porter’s book opens with Shy carrying a rucksack full of stones. Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 That unique property results in utilitarian staples such as rucksacks, puffer jackets, and driving sneakers that marry softness with resilience. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025 Measuring just 119 x 91 x 91mm and weighing less than 550g, the StormBox Mini Plus is small enough to pop rucksack and take on a long day’s hike. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rucksack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rucksack
backpack
Noun
  • The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The jet-setter in your life will be thrilled to pop this two-piece travel gift set into their tote, gym backpack, or weekender.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Rucksack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucksack. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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