luggage

/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
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The bags and cases that carry a person’s things while travelling.

Examples

  • How much luggage can we take on the train?
  • Our luggage arrived on a later flight.
  • I could not find my luggage at the airport.
  • Please put your luggage on the rack.
  • She left her luggage at the hotel.

Similar words

baggage
bags

Meanings

Bags for travel

noun
travel
neutral
The bags and cases that hold the things you take on a journey.

Examples

  • Please put your luggage on the rack.
  • Our luggage arrived on a later flight.
  • She left her luggage at the hotel.
  • How much luggage can we take on the train?
  • I could not find my luggage at the airport.

Similar words

Etymology

It comes from lug, meaning “drag or carry with effort,” with the noun ending -age.

FAQ

What does luggage mean?

It means the bags and cases you take when travelling.

Is luggage countable?

No. Say “some luggage” or “a piece of luggage,” not “a luggage.”

Is luggage the same as baggage?

They are close in meaning. Baggage is especially common in American English.

Can luggage include a suitcase?

Yes. A suitcase is one kind of luggage.

Where might someone leave luggage?

A traveller might leave it at a hotel, station or airport.

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