Definition of BACKPACKER

backpacker

Meanings

Plural: backpackers

Noun

  • a hiker who wears a backpack
  • A traveler whose luggage consists of a backpack; especially, such a traveler who uses hostels, public transport, and other inexpensive services.
  • A hostel offering accommodation for such people.
  • A fan or performer of backpack rap.

Origin / Etymology

From backpack + -er.

Synonyms

packer

Scrabble Score: 26

backpacker is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
backpacker is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
backpacker is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 30

backpacker is a valid Words With Friends word