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baggage claim

American  
[bag-ij-klaym] / ˈbæg ɪdʒ kleɪm /

noun

baggage claims plural
  1. the designated area of an airport in which passengers can collect their previously checked luggage.


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At the time of the explosion, there were approximately 300 people in the vicinity of baggage claim, but there was no evidence to suggest any had been a target.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Travelers forced to navigate a wait for security screening that stretched through the baggage claim area, according to social media reports Sunday.

From Barron's Mar. 22, 2026

Most of the same passengers stood up without assistance and bounded off toward the baggage claim.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group, announced by the government, will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".

From BBC Nov. 7, 2024

When they reached the baggage claim, Cat scanned for Rishi, but he wasn’t there.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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