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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 backpacks will be filled with school supplies, and shoes for some 300-400 kids in the local community. — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 As families get ready for a new school year, there are plenty of things to check off the list, from backpacks and school supplies to new clothes and shoes. — Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The Brevard Schools Foundation, which serves children and families in east-central Florida, went from giving free backpacks to about 3,100 students in 2023 to supplying them to nearly 5,000 children last year. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Ebell Club helps with back to school Members of the Ebell Club of Canyon Hills recently collected more than $1,700 in backpacks and school supplies for the Orange Unified School District’s Community Outreach Program. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 The initial village news release announcing the event had also said that future village board meetings would include additional public safety measures, including pre-entry screening and a prohibition on bags, backpacks, and similar items. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The boys, about six years old, carried matching backpacks from the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 The start of a new school year is about more than buying supplies and packing backpacks. — Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpacks
  1. suitcases
  2. rucksacks
  3. packs
Noun
  • Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Check-ins and check-outs of guests with suitcases continue unabated in the busy lobby.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 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
  • These snow packs are needed each year to melt slowly throughout the summer and fall providing crucial water supply to the state.
    — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Creating tech packs has long been a manual process that can take weeks or months depending on the nature of the design.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Backpacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpacks. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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