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book bag

American  
Or bookbag

noun

  1. a bag or satchel used especially by a student for carrying books.


Example Sentences

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At one point, Ritter emptied his book bag into the barrel, Jenkins testified.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

I made a little book bag from some fabric I found lying around, and I use it to carry my laptop everywhere, including to my job at the prison program office.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2023

She has had to pay out for a new uniform, book bag and PE bag, which has been a struggle for her.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

Redgrave took the stage at the cathedral with the aid of her son-in-law Liam Neeson, who carried a book bag for her.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

My book bag hits the floor with a thud.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day