bagger

American  

[bag-er] / ˈbæg ər /

noun

1. a person who packs groceries or other items into bags.

2. a bag of cloth or plastic attached to a power lawn mower to collect grass as it is cut.

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Etymology

Origin of bagger

1730–40, for earlier sense; bag + -er ¹

Example Sentences

As a teenager, he studied audiovisual communication at the University of Puerto Rico; and worked as a bagger at a grocery store to pay for recording sessions.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Maxen Lucas, a graduating senior at Lincoln Academy in Maine, had his first job at 15 as a summer camp dishwasher, followed by a stint as a grocery bagger before getting into landscaping.

From Washington Times • May 27, 2023

Now, after two strong college seasons, DuBose may be about to see the payoff — going from grocery bagger and Walmart employee to NFL draft pick in three years.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

The story of Bad Bunny’s mythical ascent from a grocery bagger in the small town of Vega Baja to a torchbearer for a new generation of reggaeton and trap artists has become nearly folklore.

From New York Times • May 6, 2022

He’s a bagger, and his only responsibility is to keep eggs from breaking, but at least it’s something to do.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller