sack

[sæk]

sack Definition

• 1. a large bag made of a strong material such as hessian, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods
• 2. dismissal from employment

Using sack: Examples

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

• Example

  He carried a sack of potatoes on his back.

• Example

  I need to buy some sacks to store the grain.

• Example

  The company announced the sack of 50 employees due to budget cuts.

• Example

  He was given the sack after being caught stealing.

sack Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sack

• bag
• pouch
• satchel
• dismissal
• firing
• termination

Phrases with sack

• hit the sack

  go to bed or sleep

  Example

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

• get the sack

  be dismissed from one's job

  Example

  He got the sack for repeatedly coming late to work.

• sack out

  fall asleep quickly and deeply

  Example

  After a long day at work, he usually sacks out in front of the TV.

Origins of sack

from Old English 'sacc', from Latin 'saccus', from Greek 'sakkos'

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Summary: sack in Brief

The term 'sack' [sæk] refers to a large bag made of a strong material used for storing and carrying goods. It also means dismissal from employment, often used informally as 'get the sack.' Examples include 'He carried a sack of potatoes on his back.' and 'He was given the sack after being caught stealing.' Phrases like 'hit the sack' and 'sack out' refer to sleeping.