backpack

noun
UK: /ˈbækpæk/
US: /ˈbækpæk/

  1. A bag with straps that you wear on your back.

    1. I put my books in my backpack [ ] [ ]
    2. She carried her backpack as she hiked up the mountain trail. [ ] [ ]

  2. A bag designed for carrying things on your back, often used by students or hikers.

    1. He always takes his backpack to school [ ] [ ]
    2. They packed light backpacks for their weekend camping trip in the woods. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

knapsack rucksack
backpack verb

  1. To carry something in a backpack.

    1. I backpack my lunch to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. We backpacked all of our gear to the campsite before dark. [ ] [ ]

  2. To travel or hike with a backpack, usually for pleasure.

    1. They backpack across Europe every summer [ ] [ ]
    2. Many students backpack through Southeast Asia after they graduate from college. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "backpack" in English means: A bag with straps that you wear on your back., A bag designed for carrying things on your back, often used by students or hikers..

The phonetic transcription of "backpack" is /ˈbækpæk/ in British English and /ˈbækpæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "backpack": knapsack, rucksack.

Example usage of "backpack": "I put my books in my backpack". More examples on the page.