Sac

/sæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A pouch or sac-like structure in an organism, especially one that contains fluid.

The doctor examined the sac surrounding the patient's heart for any signs of inflammation.

A strong, flexible bag used for carrying items.

She packed her hiking gear into a durable sac before heading out on the trail.

In botany, a structure resembling a sac, often used for storage or transport of substances.

The elaiosome acts as a sac that attracts ants, helping the plant with seed dispersal.

From Latin 'saccus', meaning bag or pouch.

sac of bones

A term referring to someone very skinny.

sac lunch

A lunch packed in a bag.

sacrum

The triangular bone at the base of the spine.

saccule

A small sac-like structure.

Referring to male genitalia.

He got hit in the sac during the game.

Used to describe something of little importance.

That project was a total sac, didn't even matter.