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

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

Now, the water comes in plastic bottles, and one of the trackers will always have a knapsack full of them. —David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 31 Jan. 2024

My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly it’s begun to show the signs of wear and tear after years of regular use. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2024