rucksack

noun

ˈrək-ˌsak How to pronounce rucksack (audio)
Definition of rucksacknext
as in backpack
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back hikers carrying their food and water in rucksacks

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Recent Examples of rucksack Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Well, the money-saving genius of this bag lies in its ability to morph between a hand-carry, standard shoulder duffel, and a rucksack, thanks to two backpack straps cleverly hidden in the base. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2026 Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue). — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 Both photographers center the trees, emphasizing grandeur and age, but Weston’s evergreens are timeless and untouched, Connell’s the site of human encounter, with rucksacks and sunhats piled at their base. — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rucksack
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backpack
Noun
  • Suspect had a Maverick 88 pump-action shotgun The suspect had a Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun and a backpack, which were both located near him, Chief Mike Krantz said.
    — Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said Friday that a Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun was located near the suspect, as well as a backpack.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of backpack

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“Rucksack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rucksack. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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