backpack
noun
back·pack
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Definition of backpack
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a load carried on the back
b
: a camping pack (as of canvas or nylon) supported by a usually aluminum frame and carried on the back
c
: knapsack
2
: a piece of equipment designed for use while being carried on the back
backpack
verb
backpacked;
backpacking;
backpacks
Definition of backpack (Entry 2 of 2)
: to carry (food or equipment) on the back especially in hiking
: to hike with a backpack
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Synonyms for backpack
Synonyms: Noun
kit bag, knapsack, pack, packsack, rucksack
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Examples of backpack in a Sentence
Noun
stuffed her backpack with so many books that she could barely walkVerb
After college, she backpacked through Europe. We're planning to go backpacking in a national park this summer.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
For kiddos who are coming to school with all this stuff in their backpack emotionally, the district doesn’t know. — Krista Torralva, ExpressNews.com, "‘Trauma doesn’t stop at 4 o’clock’," 28 Aug. 2019 That's when Spaulding allegedly pulled the small gray and white kitten from his backpack. — Bethany Freudenthal, USA TODAY, "Man accused of force-feeding meth to cat used kitten in extortion attempt, court docs show," 27 Aug. 2019 Tyler reveals what was really in his backpack: A camera, just like the one from Rear Window. — Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, "R29 Binge Club: 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Recap," 24 Aug. 2019 These days Andrew Feldman, the boss of Cerebras, a startup, pulls a block of Plexiglas out of his backpack. — The Economist, "Cerebras unveils the world’s chunkiest AI chip," 22 Aug. 2019 The suspect, Edward Gonzales, tosses his backpack over a chain link fence and climbs over, still holding the knife. — Michael Cabanatuan, SFChronicle.com, "Vallejo police release video of non-fatal shooting of man with knife," 15 Aug. 2019 Saia then pulled a hatchet out of his backpack and swung at the victim, striking him in the head. — oregonlive.com, "Portland man sentenced for random hatchet attack," 14 Aug. 2019 With a weapon in his backpack, Betts walked toward an alley and began firing into Blind Bob's at 1:04 a.m., authorities said. — Eric Levenson, CNN, "'Strong possibility' Dayton shooter cased out bar in advance, police say," 13 Aug. 2019 Duprow sometimes goes into town to sight see, resupply his backpack or visit with the locals. — Beth Mlady, cleveland.com, "Middleburg Heights man pursues cross country Appalachian Trail adventure," 4 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
All proceeds go directly to Scouts attending High Adventure trips this coming summer, including Florida Sea Base and backpacking through the Pacific Northwest. — courant.com, "Community News For The Farmington Valley Edition," 30 Aug. 2019 There was the couple who backpacked the loop, staying at AirBnBs along the way, and the family that brought their rescue dog along for the entire journey. — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, "Forget driving. It’s time to rethink the 49 Mile Scenic Drive with #TotalSF," 9 Aug. 2019 Last year, however, a 22-year-old British woman was killed while backpacking there, according to Reuters. — Hillary Leung, Time, "An Australian Tourist Was Shot Dead in New Zealand," 16 Aug. 2019 A year later, Wisconsin native Kari Bowerman, 27, and Canadian Cathy Huynh, 26, were backpacking in Vietnam. — Elizabeth Llorente, Fox News, "When dream vacations turn into tragedies: Many deaths at popular resorts remain mysteries," 12 June 2019 But rather than backpacking across Europe, Abdi decided to give modeling a try and quickly became one of the seasons standouts walking Miu Miu, Valentino, Off-White, and opening Marc Jacobs. — Vogue, "Meet the Top 14 Models of Fall 2019," 13 Mar. 2019 McWilliams, who has been backpacking across the U.S. and Canada for the past few years, also managed to beat 1 in 2.1 million odds of being injured by a bear. — Brian J. Skerry, National Geographic, "Man Bit by Shark, Bear, and Snake Had Odds of 893 Quadrillion to One," 24 Apr. 2018 Early press for the New York band mentioned their wondrous first encounter, meeting on a train while backpacking across Canada, trying to watch a meteor shower. — Chris Payne, Billboard, "Exitmusic Premieres Gorgeous Indie Rock Epic 'Iowa': Listen," 21 Mar. 2018 A year later, Wisconsin native Kari Bowerman, 27, and Canadian Cathy Huynh, 26, were backpacking in Vietnam. — Elizabeth Llorente, Fox News, "When dream vacations turn into tragedies: Many deaths at popular resorts remain mysteries," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'backpack.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for backpack
backpack
noun
English Language Learners Definition of backpack
(Entry 1 of 2)
chiefly US
: a bag for carrying things that has two shoulder straps and is carried on the back
backpack
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of backpack (Entry 2 of 2)
: to hike or travel with a backpack
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backpack
noun
back·pack
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Kids Definition of backpack
: a bag worn on the back for carrying things
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