Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

book-bag

noun

/ˈbʊk ˌbæɡ/

Definition

A bag designed specifically for carrying books and other educational supplies.

Examples

He packed his book-bag with all the materials he needed for class.
She bought a new book-bag that could hold her laptop and textbooks.
The students lined up to get their book-bags at the beginning of the school year.

Meaning

A book-bag is a portable container, often with straps, used to store and transport books, notebooks, and personal items, primarily for school or academic purposes.