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backpacker
Backpacker (noun) means someone who travels cheaply, carrying their things in a backpack and usually staying in hostels.
noun
1
Someone who travels cheaply, carrying their things in a backpack and usually staying in hostels.
"Lots of pockets help with a commute, a storm hood is great if you get caught in a storm on a hike, weight and packability are essential for backpackers and if you’re a climber or biker, you’ll want a helmet-compatible hood."
— Kai Burkhardt, The best rain jackets of 2025, tried and tested (2025)
2
A hostel providing accommodation for such travellers.
"We hardly ever stayed in backpackers as it was approximately double the cost of pitching a tent in a caravan park or nature reserve."
— Craig J, Tame the Ego Before It Tames the Soul (2016)
3
A fan or performer of a style of hip hop known as backpack rap.
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Rhymes for backpacker
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hacker
backer
Packer
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attacker
hijacker
nutcracker
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of backpacker?
"backpacker" (noun) means someone who travels cheaply, carrying their things in a backpack and usually staying in hostels.
What is another word for backpacker?
Other words for "backpacker" include packer.
What are the different meanings of backpacker?
"backpacker" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who travels cheaply, carrying their things in a backpack and usually staying in hostels; 2. A hostel providing accommodation for such travellers; 3. A fan or performer of a style of hip hop known as backpack rap.
