backpack — a bag carried on the back, especially by hikers or students
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bag carried on the back, especially by hikers or students
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbækˌpæk/
Example Sentences
- My backpack is so heavy, I think I packed my entire room in it!
- Don't forget to pack your laptop in your backpack for tomorrow's presentation.
- His backpack was like a magic bag - somehow he could fit everything in there!
backpack
NOUN[/ˈbækˌpæk/]
a bag carried on the back, especially by hikers or students
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Backpack emerged as a compound word in the 1910s, combining 'back' and 'pack' to describe a bag or container carried on the back. The term reflects the functional design of a rucksack or knapsack worn by soldiers and travelers for convenient hands-free portability.
Breakdown
back (the rear part of the body) + pack (a bundle, container, or bag). The compound noun literally describes a pack worn on one's back.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My backpack is so heavy, I think I packed my entire room in it!”
“Don't forget to pack your laptop in your backpack for tomorrow's presentation.”
“His backpack was like a magic bag - somehow he could fit everything in there!”
“Students use backpacks to carry their textbooks and supplies.”
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