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

They come in long plastic baggies dripping with a mahogany oil that stains your fingers with their spicy fragrances.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2022

Everything she needed had gotten pricier in just the past few weeks: the peanuts, the sugar, the oil, the gas tank, and the plastic baggies to package the treat.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2022

For example, reusing glass storage containers is more "eco-friendly" than single-use plastic baggies, but glass requires energy to manufacture, and is difficult to recycle.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2022

She walks between the tables indoors, greeting kids in Spanish and opening snack baggies on their trays.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 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