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schoolbag

C2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /skˈuːlbæɡ/

US

  • /skˈuːlbæɡ/

Description

A schoolbag is a bag that a student uses to carry things to and from school. It usually holds books, notebooks, pens, lunch, and other daily supplies. Many schoolbags are backpacks, but some are satchels or other types of bags. You will often hear this word when people talk about children, school life, and everyday routines.

Examples

  1. 1

    Morning routine

    I put my homework and pencil case in my schoolbag before breakfast.

  2. 2

    Planning ahead

    She packed her schoolbag the night before so she wouldn't forget anything.

  3. 3

    Heavy load

    His schoolbag was so heavy that he had to switch shoulders halfway home.

  4. 4

    Lost item

    He left his schoolbag on the bus and had to call the station.

  5. 5

    Rainy day

    By the classroom door, a row of wet schoolbags dripped onto the floor.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • schoolbagnoun