Synonyms for

Sack

Verb / sæk / Another word for sack — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, used for carrying or storing goods

Synonyms & similar words

givethesack givetheaxe hire dismission clear pocket forceout shift displace net chemise sacque dismissal givenotice pouch terminate can poke release dismiss paperbag discharge sackful plunder sacking bag pouch satchel purse knapsack backpack duffel tote container holdall carryall case trunk valise luggage briefcase portmanteau rucksack haversack kitbag

Synonyms by register

Formal

bag container pouch receptacle

Informal

bag carryall duffel holdall

Literary

scrip poke wallet

Antonyms

fill unburden empty release free discharge

Common collocations

  • paper sack
  • shopping sack
  • sack lunch
  • sack race
  • sack of potatoes
  • sack of flour
  • sack of grain
  • sack of money

Word family

noun sack
verb sack

Usage note

As a verb, 'sack' often implies dismissal or plundering. As a noun, it refers to a large bag, typically made of coarse material.

Example sentences

  1. I put my dirty clothes in the sack to take to the laundry.
  2. The farmer filled the sack with potatoes.
  3. I carried my books in a sack on my back.
  4. The delivery man brought the package in a large sack.
  5. The thief stole a sack of money from the bank.

Quotes

  • "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Mark Twain
  • "You can't judge a book by its cover." - George Eliot
  • "You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs." - English proverb

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