bookbag

Scholar's text carrier

A bookbag is a bag for carrying books and school supplies, typically worn on the back with two shoulder straps.

The term is interchangeable with backpack in most contexts, though bookbag emphasizes its function for students: She slung her bookbag over one shoulder and headed to class.

types

backpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

tote · duffel · briefcase · daypack · carryall · pack

academic

textbook

Academic subject manual

professor · seminar · thesis · research · university · college · education · dissertation · scholarship · tutor

school

backpack

Strapped bag worn dorsally

pencils · binders · folders · eraser · calculator · highlighters · lunchbox · crayons · ruler · agenda

carry

shoulder

Upper arm joint

  • haulPull or carry laboriously
  • lugTote with effort
  • burdenOppressive weight or duty

heft · sling · load · trudge · schlep · straps · weight · heavy · stuffed · overpacked

Categories
Opposites
formality/professional context

bookbagbriefcase

Portable document container

attaché case · portfolio · messenger bag · laptop bag · handbag

carrying method

bookbagsuitcase

Portable travel container

trunk · clutch · handbag · tote bag · purse

Family

bookbags

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G