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bagging

American

[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

woven material, as of hemp or jute, for bags.

bagging British

/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

coarse woven cloth; sacking

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Etymology

Origin of bagging

First recorded in 1725–35; bag + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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For Jane, it’s either that or bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

He was working at a supermarket bagging groceries when he got a call from a label over his viral plays on the DIY platform SoundCloud.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The couple are now celebrating after bagging a Lake District home with a lake, woodland jetty, sauna, hot tub and gym.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Texas, Florida and North Carolina were the top three growth states for U-Haul customers, with Dallas, Houston and Austin bagging the top spots for growth in metro regions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Now, as I drive, I look forward to that simple act of bagging rocks.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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