luggage

[luhg-ij]

noun

1. suitcases, trunks, etc.; baggage.

luggage

/ ˈlʌɡɪdʒ /

noun

1. suitcases, trunks, etc, containing personal belongings for a journey; baggage

Other Word Forms

• luggageless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of luggage¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; lug ¹ + -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of luggage¹

C16: perhaps from _lug ¹ , influenced in form by _baggage

Example Sentences

Lucy Spencer said she had been queuing to check in for a Malaysia Airlines flight for more than two hours, and that staff were manually tagging luggage and checking passengers in over the phone.

From BBC

There’s an ice cream parlor, a food hall, and a bar shaped like a luggage carousel.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to the bike, luggage that was attached to it containing his documents and £15,000 worth of belongings was also taken.

From BBC

In addition to the bike, luggage was attached to it that contained his passport and £15,000 worth of belongings.

From BBC

Plug-in hair straighteners and curling irons don’t have any flight restrictions so you’re free to pack them in your carry-on or check-in luggage.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• baggage 
• gear 
• paraphernalia 
• trunk