Definition

A bag made from a rough fabric, often used for carrying items like grain or potatoes.

Example

The farmer filled the gunnysack with potatoes from the harvest.

Conversation

Did you see that gunnysack I brought for the camping trip?

Yeah, it looked really sturdy!

I think it will be perfect for carrying our supplies.

Definitely! It can hold a lot without tearing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gunnysack → The word 'gunnysack' is derived from 'gunny' (from the Hindi word 'goni', meaning a coarse cloth) and 'sack' (from Old English 'sæc', meaning a bag). A gunnysack refers to a bag made of coarse cloth, typically used for carrying goods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gunny' as a type of coarse cloth and 'sack' as a bag — together, they help you remember that a gunnysack is a bag made from this rough material.

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