Schoolbag: meaning, definitions and examples
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schoolbag
[ ˈskuːlˌbæɡ ]
education, accessories
A schoolbag is a type of bag specifically designed for carrying school supplies. It typically includes various compartments to organize books, notebooks, stationery, and personal items. Schoolbags come in different styles, sizes, and materials, catering to the needs of students from elementary to high school. They are often equipped with adjustable straps for comfort and may feature designs or characters appealing to children and teenagers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She packed her schoolbag for the first day of class.
- His schoolbag was too heavy because of all the textbooks.
- I need a new schoolbag for the upcoming school year.
Translations
Translations of the word "schoolbag" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mochila escolar
🇮🇳 स्कूल बैग
🇩🇪 Schultasche
🇮🇩 tas sekolah
🇺🇦 шкільний рюкзак
🇵🇱 plecak szkolny
🇯🇵 スクールバッグ
🇫🇷 sac d'école
🇪🇸 mochila escolar
🇹🇷 okul çantası
🇰🇷 학교 가방
🇸🇦 حقيبة مدرسية
🇨🇿 školní taška
🇸🇰 školská taška
🇨🇳 书包
🇸🇮 šolska torba
🇮🇸 skólapoki
🇰🇿 мектеп сөмкесі
🇬🇪 სკოლის ჩანთა
🇦🇿 məktəb çantası
🇲🇽 mochila escolar
Etymology
The word 'schoolbag' is a compound noun formed by the combination of 'school' and 'bag.' The term 'school' originates from the Latin word 'schola,' meaning a place of learning or study, which has its roots in the Greek word 'scholē,' referring to leisure or discussion. This evolution highlights the importance of education in ancient cultures. The word 'bag' has a more varied history, tracing back to Old Norse 'baggi' and Middle English 'bagge,' which both referred to a container for holding items. The combination of these two words into 'schoolbag' likely emerged in the 20th century as educational systems grew and the need for students to transport their learning materials increased. As schooling became more common and accessible, the design and style of schoolbags evolved to meet the practical and aesthetic needs of students.