sack
UK: sæk | US: sæk
n. a large bag made of strong material, used for storing or carrying goods
vt. to dismiss someone from employment; to plunder or loot a place
n. (informal) a bed (e.g., "hit the sack")
The word "sack" traces back to Old English sacc, borrowed from Latin saccus (meaning "bag"), which itself came from Greek sakkos (a coarse cloth or bag). The term spread through trade and military contexts, evolving to include meanings like "dismissal" (from the idea of packing up one's belongings) and "plundering" (from the act of filling bags with loot).
He carried a heavy sack of potatoes on his shoulder.
The company decided to sack several employees due to budget cuts.
Pirates sacked the coastal village, taking everything of value.
After a long day, I can’t wait to hit the sack.
She reused an old coffee sack as a decorative pillow cover.