backpack

back-pack · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A bag carried on the back, typically with two shoulder straps, used for carrying belongings.

  2. 2.

    To travel or hike carrying one's belongings in a backpack.

Forms

plural: backpacks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    backpacking trip — A journey made while carrying a backpack.
  • •
    backpacker — A person who travels with a backpack, often budget travelers.

Related words

See also: bag, hiking, knapsack, rucksack
Synonyms: knapsack, pack, rucksack

Etymology

From English back + pack, a compound formed in American English in the early 20th century.