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Synonyms & Similar Words
bag
pouch
pocket
container
sac
pack
bundle
parcel
package
duffel
knapsack
rucksack
satchel
valise
suitcase
trunk
chest
crate
box
carton
container
holder
receptacle
vessel
canister
casket
case
covering
wrapper
envelope
sheath
scabbard
holster
quiver
wallet
purse
handbag
tote
ditty
sackcloth
gunnysack
burlap
feedbag
coalbag
mailbag
laundrybag
garbagebag
trashbag
rubbishbag
dustbag
Meaning of Sack
A bag, especially a large one, used for carrying or storing things.
Definitions
- A bag made of a flexible material, used for carrying or storing things
- * To dismiss someone from a job or position
- * To plunder or pillage a place
Etymology of Sack
The word "sack" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, with the term "sac" or "sæk" referring to a bag or pouch, which is derived from the Latin "saccus," meaning "bag" or "sack," and is also related to the Greek "σάκκος" (sakkos), meaning "bag" or "pouch."
Example Uses
- The hikers carried their gear in a large sack on their backs.
- * The company decided to sack the employee due to poor performance.
- * The city was sacked by the invading army, and many buildings were destroyed.