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.