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1backpack
noun back·pack \ˈbak-ˌpak\
: a bag for carrying things that has two shoulder straps and is carried on the back
Full Definition of BACKPACK
1
a : a load carried on the back b : a camping pack (as of canvas or nylon) supported by a usually aluminum frame and carried on the back c : knapsack
2
: a piece of equipment designed for use while being carried on the back
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First Known Use of BACKPACK
1914
Rhymes with BACKPACK
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2backpack
verb
: to hike or travel with a backpack
Full Definition of BACKPACK
transitive verb
: to carry (food or equipment) on the back especially in hiking
intransitive verb
: to hike with a backpack
— back·pack·er noun
See backpack defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of BACKPACK
1927
BACKPACK Defined for Kids
backpack
noun back·pack \ˈbak-ˌpak\
Definition of BACKPACK for Kids
: a bag worn on the back for carrying things
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