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bagging

American

[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

woven material, as of hemp or jute, for bags.

bagging British

/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

coarse woven cloth; sacking

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Etymology

Origin of bagging

First recorded in 1725–35; bag + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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For Jane, it’s either that or bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Texas, Florida and North Carolina were the top three growth states for U-Haul customers, with Dallas, Houston and Austin bagging the top spots for growth in metro regions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Tongue led the attack in front of a record 94,199 crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bagging 5-45 as the hosts were dismissed for 152.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

And Miller keeps bagging major guests—veritable Trump-orbit superstars, such as Pete Hegseth and Mike Johnson and their spouses, to say nothing of Musk.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

I paint the dark, miserable sky and the plastic bagging his parents have stapled over their windows.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson

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