luggage

American  

[luhg-ij] / ˈlʌg ɪdʒ /

noun

1. suitcases, trunks, etc.; baggage.

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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

Compare meaning

How does luggage compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• suitcase vs. luggage

Example Sentences

Upon landing in a private airport, visitors get a luggage tag that some businessmen like to keep on their bags as a clubby accessory.

From The Wall Street Journal

The show’s minimalism extends to its set by Soutra Gilmour: two oversize piles of luggage on a turntable—conceptually clever even if it may trigger unpleasant memories of long, foot-tapping waits at airport carousels.

From The Wall Street Journal

A problem with luggage in Germany meant the plane carrying the Leverkusen team had to return to the departure gate on Monday afternoon, delaying their arrival in Manchester.

From BBC

After all, you’re probably dragging your luggage with the other hand.

From The Wall Street Journal

But an issue quickly loomed nearly as large as the mountain of underwear Jeff was cramming into his luggage.

From Salon

Related Words

• baggage
• gear
• paraphernalia
• trunk