sack — a large bag made of strong material for storing and carrying goods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large bag made of strong material for storing and carrying goods
Pronunciation (IPA): /sæk/
Example Sentences
- Santa's sack was so heavy that even the reindeer needed a coffee break.
- The boss threatened to sack anyone caught sleeping at their desk.
- She put her gym clothes in a drawstring sack.
sack
NOUN[/sæk/]
a large bag made of strong material for storing and carrying goods
Worker carrying heavy sack of potatoes
The heavy sack on my back starts to crack!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'sakkos', originally denoting a coarse cloth bag or sack. It passed through Latin as 'saccus' and Medieval French as 'sac' before entering English, eventually developing the secondary meaning of dismissal from employment alongside its primary sense of a large bag or pouch.
Breakdown
Greek sakkos (coarse cloth bag) → Latin saccus → Old French sac → English sack. The noun evolved from its literal meaning of a woven container to the metaphorical sense of sudden dismissal, likely from the phrase 'to give someone the sack' (to discharge them).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Santa's sack was so heavy that even the reindeer needed a coffee break.”
“The boss threatened to sack anyone caught sleeping at their desk.”
“She put her gym clothes in a drawstring sack.”
“The quarterback got sacked so many times, he started wearing extra padding to breakfast.”
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