schoolbag
part of speech
noun (a schoolbag, schoolbags)
meaning for a pupil
A bag a child uses to carry books, pencil case, lunch and other things to and from school; a school backpack or satchel. tree →
sense in the lessons
In everyday school life and safety: pack your schoolbag the night before; a heavy schoolbag can hurt your back, so wear both straps. In maths: «Each schoolbag weighs 3 kg; what do 5 weigh?» In stories, notes are hidden in schoolbags. Phrases: «pack your schoolbag», «a heavy schoolbag».
examples
- Don't forget your lunch in your schoolbag. tree →
- Pack your schoolbag before bed. tree →
- My schoolbag weighs 4 kg with all my books. tree →
- Wear both straps so your schoolbag doesn't hurt your back. tree →
- She found a note in her schoolbag. tree →
- 6 schoolbags were left in the hall after school. tree →
note
Countable: schoolbags. Also written «school bag». Similar: backpack (US), rucksack (UK), satchel, bookbag (US). Some health advice: a schoolbag should not be much more than a tenth of your weight.
Trees and pragmatics
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