baggies

American  

[bag-eez] / ˈbæg iz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. loose-fitting swimming trunks, often with a drawstring at the waist, especially as worn by surfers.

2. loose-fitting slacks, especially women's slacks gathered at the waist and tapering toward the ankles.

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Etymology

Origin of baggies

First recorded in 1960–65; bag + -y ² + -s ³

Example Sentences

The walls of Caldera’s office are covered in dozens of clear baggies filled with the parts of equipment on which he commonly works, a testament to Bush’s boast that Caldera “can repair anything.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

In Carlin’s archives, by contrast, the jokes were “mainly scraps of paper organized into Ziploc baggies then put into a folder by topic.”

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

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

“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