baggies
Americannoun
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loose-fitting swimming trunks, often with a drawstring at the waist, especially as worn by surfers.
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loose-fitting slacks, especially women's slacks gathered at the waist and tapering toward the ankles.
Etymology
Origin of baggies
Example Sentences
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In the case of the Guadalupe, New Braunfels has instituted a “can ban” outlawing disposable containers and beer cans, plastic baggies, Styrofoam and glass on the river.
From New York Times ● Sep. 7, 2022
Lunch foods are also quick to prepare and aesthetically pleasing, especially when packed in your favorite baggies and boxes.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2022
Zip-top baggies are terrific for storing and separating different types of decorations, Monte says, especially gallon-size bags.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021
I opened and closed the app a couple of times to make sure I wasn’t imagining things, the memory of plastic snack baggies nudging at me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
“This has some plastic baggies to clean up after him. There’re also some treats, and I threw in a couple of water bottles.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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