Synonyms of knapsack

knapsack

noun

ˈnap-ˌsak 

as in backpack

a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back

grabbed my knapsack from the hook and ran to catch my ride

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backpack
• suitcase
• rucksack
• pack
• packsack
• kit bag
• haversack
• handbag
• carryall
• carry-on
• portmanteau
• holdall
• traveling bag
• fanny pack
• school bag
• overnight bag
• seabag
• grip
• overnight case
• weekend bag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of knapsack

One of those unfortunates is the movie’s protagonist, Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre), a young Black man who is cycling into town, a knapsack on his back, in order to put up bail for a cousin. —Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2024

Suicide bomber Salman Abedi set up a knapsack bomb in Manchester Arena at the end of Ms. Grande’s concert as thousands of young fans were leaving. —Philipp-Moritz Jenne, Stefanie Dazio, and Kirsten Grieshaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Aug. 2024

Part of Target’s in-house travel accessories brand, Open Story, this 35L Travel Backpack looks like a regular knapsack, but opens up to reveal separate interior compartments for packing clothes, toiletries and even your laptop. —Tim Chan, Variety, 1 July 2024

Both Kaelin and Park testified Simpson wanted to personally load a dark duffle bag or knapsack into the limousine, refusing help from Kaelin. —Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024