school bag

Pupil's book holder

A school bag is a bag for carrying books, supplies, and other materials to and from school.

The term covers backpacks, messenger bags, and traditional satchels—any bag regularly used for this purpose.

She stuffed her lunch into her school bag.

Also spelled as one word: schoolbag.

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zipper · textbooks · homework · straps · shoulder strap · lunch · lunch box · notebooks · pencils · pencil case · classroom · heavy · shoulder · canvas · pockets · binders · trapper keeper · stuffed

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life stage/context of use

school bagbriefcase

Portable document container

attaché case · laptop bag · work bag · professional portfolio · business case

portability/storage method

school baglocker

Secured storage compartment

desk drawer · filing cabinet · wardrobe · storage trunk · bookshelf

Family

school, bag, schools, schooled, schooling, schooler, preschool, schoolhouse, schoolroom

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G