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Definition of backpack

backpack

/ˈbæk.pæk/
back · pack
Plural:backpacks
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Past Simple:backpacked
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Past Participle:backpacked
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Present Participle:backpacking
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backpack Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A bag with shoulder straps designed to be carried on the back, typically used by students, hikers, or travelers to transport belongings.

Example

"She packed her textbooks and laptop into her backpack before heading to the university."

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• verb

1

To travel or hike while carrying one's belongings in a backpack, often for recreation or budget travel.

Example

"They decided to backpack through Europe for three months after graduating from college."

2

To carry food, equipment, or other items in a backpack.

Example

"We backpacked our heavy camping gear up the steep trail to reach the summit by noon."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century in the United States, formed as a compound of the noun 'back' and 'pack'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backpack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backpack
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