Meaning & Definition of word "Sack"

Sack

/sæk/

1. A large bag made of strong material, such as burlap or canvas, used for carrying or storing goods.
- Example: She filled the sack with potatoes from the garden.
2. A dismissal from employment.
- Example: After several warnings, he finally got the sack.
3. A quantity or unit of something, usually amounts varying from a small amount to a bag.
- Example: They bought a sack of flour to bake bread.

1. To dismiss someone from employment.
- Example: The manager had to sack a few employees due to budget cuts.
2. To put something into a sack or bag.
- Example: He decided to sack away all the old clothes for donation.

Middle English sac, from Old French sac, from Latin saccus, from Greek sakkos.

hit the sack:

To go to bed.

sack lunch:

A packed meal, typically in a bag.

sack someone's job:

To terminate someone's employment.

sackful:

The amount that a sack can hold.

sackcloth:

A coarse cloth worn as a sign of mourning or penitence.

Meaning: To sack out

Example Sentence: After a long day, I just want to sack out on the couch.

Meaning: Sack time

Example Sentence: It's nearly sack time; I can't wait to get to bed.