Meaning & Definition of word "Sack"
Sack
/sæk/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English sac, from Old French sac, from Latin saccus, from Greek sakkos.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
sackful:
The amount that a sack can hold.
sackcloth:
A coarse cloth worn as a sign of mourning or penitence.
Slang Meanings of sack
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.