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noun

plural of backpack
as in suitcases
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back stuffed her backpack with so many books that she could barely walk

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verb

present tense third-person singular of backpack
as in caravans

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Recent Examples of backpacks
Noun
The same goes for sports, swim, or dance gear and school backpacks for older kids. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 The center brought backpacks for each of the children. — Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 This one-time discount can be used on any purchase, from best-selling toiletry bags and makeup cases to foldable duffel bags and backpacks. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 The floors at the shelter are full of toys, small backpacks, and shoes of every color and size – most neatly arranged, some scattered after playtime. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 In addition to the above restrictions, no pets, backpacks, strollers, umbrellas or weapons will be permitted. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 Traveling with a compact jewelry case helps keep all of your most valuable items together, and this case is slim enough to store in backpacks, purses, and even crossbody bags. — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The researchers are considering applications beyond apparel, including backpacks, tents and other outdoor gear. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Tourists bustle in and out of Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the United States, many carrying suitcases and backpacks and arriving just in time for the July 4 weekend. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
  1. suitcases
  2. rucksacks
  3. packs
Noun
  • Select suitcases and travel bags are marked down right now, including 20% off the Odyssey carry-on, the expandable backpack, and this puffy tote.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Streamline your next summer getaway with hard-side suitcases, roomy weekender totes, and crossbody bags.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of suitcases
Noun
  • Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Definition of rucksacks
Noun
  • Fill a basket or small tote bag with a favorite regional goodie (think cheese straws or pepper jelly), makeup wipes, a few hydration powder packs, and even an insulated coffee mug for mornings on the dock.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Cops waited in packs along the street and, especially on Seventh and Eighth Avenues.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
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