luggage

[ luhg-ij ]

noun

1. suitcases, trunks, etc.; baggage.

luggage

/ ˈlʌɡɪdʒ /

noun

1. suitcases, trunks, etc, containing personal belongings for a journey; baggage

Other Words From

• luggage·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of luggage¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; lug ¹ + -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of luggage¹

C16: perhaps from lug ¹, influenced in form by baggage

Example Sentences

After an initial security screening flagged Saakwa-Mante’s luggage as “potential” contraband, U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

As an oncoming train rumbled in the distance, López and her family picked up their luggage in hopes that it would stop or slow down so that they could clamber aboard.

From Los Angeles Times

She said when she had arrived at the airport gate, she had had to remove items and add a luggage strap to keep within the airline's bag allowance.

From BBC

Officials thought three extra minutes would give travellers more time to collect their tickets, reach their carriages and unload their luggage before the whistle blew.

From BBC

The luggage is scanned and people are sometimes frisked before accessing the boarding lounge.

From BBC

Related Words

• baggage
• gear
• paraphernalia
• trunk