Sack

/sæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large bag made of strong material, such as burlap or canvas, used for carrying or storing goods.

She filled the sack with potatoes from the garden.

A dismissal from employment.

After several warnings, he finally got the sack.

A quantity or unit of something, usually amounts varying from a small amount to a bag.

They bought a sack of flour to bake bread.

verb

To put something into a sack or bag.

He decided to sack away all the old clothes for donation.

To dismiss someone from employment.

The manager had to sack a few employees due to budget cuts.

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.

To sack out

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

Sack time

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