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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

Mary-Jane was thrown to the ground but her rucksack strap was round one of the cow's legs and she was dragged along the ground.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

He is seen taking a photograph before leaving, carrying a rucksack.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

I get some of Ben’s food outta my own rucksack and feed small bits to everyone, since it’s my turn.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.