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Definition of gunnybag

gunnybag

/ˈɡʌn.iˌbæɡ/
gun · ny · bag
Plural:gunnybags
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gunnybag Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A heavy, durable sack made of coarse jute, hemp, or burlap fabric, traditionally used for storing and transporting agricultural commodities such as grain, potatoes, or coffee beans.

Example

"The farmers loaded the harvested potatoes into a large gunnybag for transport to the market."

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• Rhymes for gunnybag

• Nearby Words

gunner
gunnera
gunnery
gunnybag
gunnysack
gunplay
gunpoint

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'gunny' (borrowed in the early 18th century via Hindi and Marathi from Sanskrit 'goṇī', meaning a sack) and the English word 'bag'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunnybag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunnybag
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