schoolbag
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Definition
Noun: A bag designed and used for carrying books, notebooks, and other supplies to and from school.
Usage
The word "schoolbag" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the container a student uses to transport their academic materials. It is typically used in everyday contexts related to education and student life.
Examples
- She packed her schoolbag carefully the night before the first day of term.
- The children lined up their schoolbags by the classroom door.
- He forgot his lunchbox in his schoolbag.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to represent the burdens or responsibilities of student life, though this is less common.
- The weight of his schoolbag felt like the weight of his upcoming exams.
Variants and Related Words
- Backpack: A more general term for a bag carried on the back, often used as a schoolbag.
- Rucksack: Another synonym for backpack, common in British English.
- Bookbag: A near-synonym, though it can imply a simpler bag.
- Satchel: A type of bag, often with a strap, traditionally used for carrying books.
Synonyms
Bookbag, backpack, rucksack.
Antonyms
There is no direct antonym, as it names a specific object. Opposing concepts might be "empty hands" or "digital device" (in the context of carrying information).
Related Phrases
- To pack one's schoolbag: To put items into the bag in preparation for school.
- To unpack one's schoolbag: To remove items from the bag, typically after returning from school.
Noun
- a bag for carrying school books and supplies
- found just the right dictionary to fit into his schoolbag