Synonyms for
Sack
Definition
a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, used for carrying or storing goods
Synonyms & similar words
pouch
sacking
chemise
can
firing
sackful
paperbag
sacque
poke
liberation
givethesack
pocket
sendaway
release
fire
net
sac
terminate
displace
givetheaxe
clear
dismissal
hire
dismission
sackup
bag
pouch
satchel
purse
knapsack
backpack
duffel
tote
container
holdall
carryall
case
trunk
valise
luggage
briefcase
portmanteau
rucksack
haversack
kitbag
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- paper sack
- shopping sack
- sack lunch
- sack race
- sack of potatoes
- sack of flour
- sack of grain
- sack of money
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- I put my dirty clothes in the sack to take to the laundry.
- The farmer filled the sack with potatoes.
- I carried my books in a sack on my back.
- The delivery man brought the package in a large sack.
- 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