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luggage

American  
[luhg-ij] / ˈlʌg ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. suitcases, trunks, etc.; baggage.

luggage British  
/ ˈlʌɡɪdʒ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • luggageless adjective

Etymology

Origin of luggage

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

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It found its way onto the sumptuous luggage that became the house’s trademark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Need to store your luggage somewhere on a layover or before or after your flight so you can explore?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier, AFP journalists saw travellers at Beijing's bustling airport forming a snaking queue to check in their luggage with the airline.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The Biden administration’s wheelchair protection regulations represent crucial safeguards for disabled air travelers, addressing a documented problem in which airlines damage wheelchairs at rates significantly higher than regular luggage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Max entered and set his bags next to my clothes and linens, acting like it was totally normal to show up alone with only his luggage.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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