sacks

[sæks]

sacks Definition

• 1. a large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, used for storing and carrying goods
• 2. dismiss from employment

Using sacks: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sacks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The farmer filled the sacks with potatoes.

• Example

  She was sacked from her job last week.

• Example

  The company is planning to sack several employees due to budget cuts.

sacks Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sacks

• bags
• fire
• pouches
• containers
• terminate
• lay off

Antonyms for sacks

• hire
• employ
• engage

Phrases with sacks

• hit the sack

  to go to bed

  Example

  I'm exhausted, I think I'll hit the sack early tonight.

• sad sack

  a person who is sad, pitiful, or chronically unsuccessful

  Example

  He's always moping around like a sad sack.

• get the sack

  to be fired from a job

  Example

  I heard that John got the sack from his job at the factory.

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Summary: sacks in Brief

The term 'sacks' [sæks] refers to large bags made of strong materials, often used for storing and carrying goods. It can also mean to dismiss someone from employment, as in 'She was sacked from her job last week.' 'Sacks' extends into phrases like 'hit the sack,' meaning to go to bed, and 'get the sack,' meaning to be fired from a job.