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book bag

American  
Or bookbag

noun

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


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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

After seeing flashes of lightning, he covered his head with a book bag and eventually fell asleep.

From Washington Post Aug. 30, 2022

Clayton grabbed his book bag as soon as his mother pulled into their driveway.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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