backpack
word
/ˈbækˌpæk/
BAK-pak
/bˈækpæk/
BAK-pak
Definition
A bag with shoulder straps that you carry on your back, used for carrying books, clothes, or other things.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both casual and outdoor contexts ('school backpack', 'hiking backpack'). Not the same as 'bag' (generic) or 'suitcase' (for travel). Verb form ('to backpack') exists but is less common.
Spanish: mochilaPortuguese (BR): mochilaPortuguese (PT): mochilaChinese (Simplified): 背包Chinese (Traditional): 揹包Hindi: पीठ पर टांगने वाला बैगArabic: حقيبة ظهرBengali: ব্যাকপ্যাক - স্কুলব্যাগRussian: рюкзакJapanese: リュックサック - バックパックVietnamese: ba lôKorean: 백팩 - 배낭Turkish: sırt çantasıUrdu: بیگ پیک - بستہ پشتIndonesian: ransel - tas ransel
Example Sentences
She carries her books in a backpack.
basic
He bought a new backpack for school.
basic
Don’t forget your backpack when you leave!
natural
I always pack a snack in my backpack for hikes.
natural
Her backpack was so heavy she could barely lift it.
natural
My backpack is blue and very big.
basic