A large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing or carrying goods. noun
He carried a sack of potatoes over his shoulder.
The farmer filled the sack with grain.
The act of dismissing someone from employment. noun
After the scandal, the CEO got the sack.
He feared he might get the sack if the project failed.
A loose-fitting dress, blouse, or coat. noun
She wore a simple sack dress to the party.
The fashion designer introduced a new line of sack blouses.
To dismiss someone from employment. verb
The company decided to sack several employees to cut costs.
He was sacked for repeatedly being late to work.
To plunder and destroy a captured town, city, or territory. verb
The invaders sacked the city, leaving it in ruins.
During the war, many villages were sacked and burned.