Meanings
- pluralplural of backpacker
alternative backpackers’
- A hostel catering to backpackers.
If the place really appeals you can stay at the backpackers across the street […]
2002, Laura Harper, Tony Mudd, Paul Whitfield, New Zealand, Rough Guides, →ISBN, page 7902 more examples
Low-season competition between the several backpackers and many guesthouses in town keeps prices down, but in high season expect steep price hikes (except at the backpackers) and book ahead.
2004, Mary Fitzpatrick et al., South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, Lonely Planet, →ISBN, page 199The girl's name was Sherry and she was from England and was staying at the backpackers' near the beach.
2006, Byron Loker, New Swell, →ISBN, page 76
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