backpack

The word “backpack” has 2 syllables: back-pack

It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌpæk/


What is synonym and antonym for backpack?

In the thesaurus, “backpack” has 25 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for backpack along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for backpack

  • bivouac
  • caravan
  • carry-on
  • carryall
  • encamp
  • fanny pack
  • grip
  • handbag
  • haversack
  • holdall
  • kit bag
  • knapsack
  • overnight bag
  • overnight case
  • pack
  • packsack
  • portmanteau
  • rucksack
  • school bag
  • seabag
  • sleep out
  • suitcase
  • tent
  • traveling bag
  • weekend bag

Meanings of backpack

  • noun
    1. A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.
    2. A similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment.
  • verb
    1. To hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.
    2. To engage in low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations.
    3. To place or carry (an item or items) in a backpack.

Example Sentences

  • The student grabbed their backpack before heading to class.
  • During the hiking trip, she carried snacks and water in her backpack.
  • The traveler explored the city with a lightweight backpack for convenience.
  • The child eagerly packed toys in their colorful backpack for the day out.
  • The commuter slung the backpack over their shoulder before catching the train.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to backpack, such as: bivouac, caravan, carry-on, carryall, encamp, fanny pack, grip.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • hoof it
  • import
  • lift
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  • move
  • pack
  • remove
  • stroll
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garment bags

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  • carry-on
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  • duffel bag
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  • pouch
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  • shopping bags
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handbag


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