B1nountravel
US/ˈbæk.pæk.ər/
UK/ˈbæk.pæk.ə/
a traveler who goes on a long, cheap trip, usually carrying their things in a large bag
In context
The hostel is full of young backpackers from all over the world.
As a backpacker, she spent six months traveling through Southeast Asia on a small budget.
Many backpackers choose cheap guesthouses rather than expensive hotels.
Words that go with backpacker
adjective + noun
- young backpackerA young backpacker asked us for directions.
- solo backpackerA solo backpacker needs to be careful.
- international backpackersInternational backpackers come here every summer.
noun + noun
- backpacker hostelWe stayed in a backpacker hostel.
adjective + preposition
- popular with backpackersThe island is popular with backpackers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a backpack traveler.Correct: She is a backpacker.