noun

rucksack

backpack, rucksack

He packed his rucksack for the hike.

He packed his backpack for the hike.

I carry my laptop in my rucksack.

I carry my laptop in my backpack.

((a/the)) rucksack (noun) a bag carried on the back, a backpack I need a new rucksack for my trip.

Synonyms: backpack, knapsack

From German 'Rücken' (back) + 'Sack' (sack, bag).

Remember it's a 'sack' for your 'Rücken' (the German word for back). More common in British English; Americans usually say 'backpack'.

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