knapsack

noun
UK: /ˈnæpsæk/
US: /ˈnæpsæk/

  1. A bag carried on your back, often used for hiking or traveling

    1. I packed a lunch in my knapsack.
    2. The hiker adjusted the straps of his knapsack before continuing up the trail.

  2. A bag like a backpack used especially by soldiers or hikers for carrying equipment and supplies

    1. She always carries her books in a knapsack.
    2. The campers loaded their knapsacks with tents, food, and other camping essentials.

Synonyms

backpack packsack rucksack
knapsack transitive-verb

  1. To put something into a knapsack.

    1. I knapsack my lunch every day.
    2. She knapsacked her water bottle and snacks for the long walk.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "knapsack" in English means: A bag carried on your back, often used for hiking or traveling, A bag like a backpack used especially by soldiers or hikers for carrying equipment and supplies.

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

Synonyms for "knapsack": backpack, packsack, rucksack.

Example usage of "knapsack": "I packed a lunch in my knapsack.". More examples on the page.