noun🔗ShareA knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books."My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "wearitemutilitythingeducationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment."The pilot checked the backpack for the parachute before the flight. "itemmilitarytechnologytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack"To prepare for the weekend camping trip, Sarah backpacked to the national park. "sportenvironmentactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo engage in low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations"To save money, Sarah backpacked through Southeast Asia, staying in hostels and eating street food. "actionstyleplacetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place or carry (an item or items) in a backpack"She backpacked her books and lunch for school. "actionwearitemtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading