backpackers

Definition of backpackersnext
plural of backpacker

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpackers
Noun
  • Another recall targets Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes, which are widely used by ice climbers and mountaineers.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
  • There have also been skydivers, legendary mountaineers, renowned scientists, and heads of state.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Weekend hikers gave the group a wide berth.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Rescue crews helped distressed hikers in Phoenix in separate operations within minutes of each other.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The homes include ramps, wide pathways and ADA-compliant bathrooms for residents who use wheelchairs or walkers.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The Department of Justice on Thursday sued the parent company of the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks, claiming that a ban on wheeled walkers with seats at its parks violates civil rights law by discriminating against people with disabilities.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Backpackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpackers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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