as in suitcase
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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Recent Examples of backpack
Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The backpack-sized system uses compact hydrogen fuel cells to deliver long-lasting, stable power for applications where charging infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 29 Nov. 2025
Some visitors bring multiple vehicles and set up a shuttle at both ends for a point-to-point hike, and others backpack the full canyon, camping along the way.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
On the way, however, near the customer service counter and across from the new Starbucks bar, a woman Simpson believes was a Macy’s employee grabbed for one of the suspect’s backpacks.
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For backpacking, with its frequent and pesky burn bans, the Firebox Gas Burner with its diffusion plate is hands down the best backcountry cooking system.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpack
Noun
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
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Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.—
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When the roast is done, transfer to a carving board and tent it loosely with aluminum foil.—
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Bake at 350°F until center is set, about 30 minutes, tenting edges using aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning, if needed.—
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Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray 3-pack Last spring, my in-laws rented a passenger van and took us on a family trip, with all of us staying in the same Airbnb.—
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Neila Roa, carrying her 5-month-old baby, sells packs of cigarettes to passersby, having to monitor daily fluctuations in currency to adjust the price.—
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The Prince and Princess of Wales still use KP as their London home, and on two separate instances over the holidays, a man broke onto the grounds of the palace carrying a heavy rucksack.—
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Weighted vests or rucksacks that distribute weight mostly across the shoulders and chest force your core and traps to work harder to stabilize you.—
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Following that event, attendees can caravan to the WWII Memorial located at Ninth and G streets for an 11 a.m. ceremony.—
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Photo: Getty Images Each winter, Wright and his apprentices would caravan from Spring Green to Scottsdale to continue their work in warmer weather.—
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My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.—
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This year, the venue is enforcing an oversized bag policy by which those even with a mere knapsack may not get in.—
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“Backpack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpack. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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