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backpack

[bak-pak] / ˈbækˌpæk /
NOUN
sack carried on the back
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There was more room for my backpack and other personal items than I expected but I struggled to change clothes in there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

I’ll throw a hooded sweatshirt in my backpack, too, especially if it’s going to be windy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

You are allowed to bring in a backpack 18” x 13” x 8.5” or smaller.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“The Grace Blackwell system is nearly two tons, and so you’re not going to be putting that in your pocket or your backpack anytime soon,” he said, referring to the chip maker’s latest-generation AI platform.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Danny clutched his backpack and stared out the bus window all the way to Manhattan.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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