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Definitions

rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
knapsack
STRONG
haversack pack
NOUN
bag
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backpack briefcase gear handbag kit pack packet pocket pouch purse sack suitcase
STRONG
carryall case duffel haversack holdall knapsack pocketbook poke sac saddlebag satchel tote
WEAK
attaché carry-on
NOUN
knapsack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
duffel bag satchel
STRONG
carryall haversack pack
WEAK
kit bag
NOUN
pack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backpack bundle equipment luggage
STRONG
baggage bale burden haversack knapsack load outfit parcel truss
NOUN
satchel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backpack briefcase carry-on duffel bag handbag knapsack pouch suitcase
STRONG
carryall haversack pack saddlebag tote
WEAK
attaché garment bag overnight bag travel bag

Example Sentences

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After being stopped in the international arrivals area, Lyons - who was wearing a t-shirt, shorts and carrying a rucksack - was handed over to I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Area Resort Police.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

One of the rescuers told the court she had her rucksack on and her head was tilted back.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

"It was indescribably nice, as if you've been hiking for a weekend with a massive rucksack - then you take the rucksack off and you feel you can float."

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Daniel Anjorin walked out of the front door of his family home in Hainault at about 07:00 BST, rucksack on his back and headphones on as he headed to school.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

“Pick up your rucksack from the front hall, please,” she said, stepping past him and grabbing her handbag.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness