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."The students carried their heavy textbooks in their backpacks to school. "utilitywearitemeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment.""The skydivers checked their backpacks carefully before jumping, making sure their parachutes were properly packed." "itemmilitaryaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack"We plan to backpack in Yosemite next summer to see the giant sequoias and camp under the stars. "sportnatureactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo engage in low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations"Young people often backpack through Europe after graduating from university. "styleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place or carry (an item or items) in a backpack"We backpack our lunches and water bottles for the hiking trip. "wearitemactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
