# rucksack

/ˈɹəkˌsæk/ (US) · /ɹˈʌksæk/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rucksack
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

a strong bag you wear on your back, with two straps over your shoulders. You use it for school, hiking, or travel.

For teachers: a durable bag worn on the back, supported by two shoulder straps and typically closed at the top. Designed for carrying books, supplies, or hiking equipment while leaving the hands free.

## Examples

- She carries her books in a small rucksack.
- He packs his lunch and water bottle in his rucksack before the school trip.
- The seasoned hiker adjusted the straps of his weathered rucksack, which held everything needed for three days in the mountains.

## Synonyms

backpack, knapsack

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