Luggage

/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The bags, suitcases, and other items used to carry personal belongings when traveling.

I packed all my clothes into my luggage before heading to the airport.

The weight and volume of personal belongings that a traveler is allowed to take on a journey.

The airline has strict regulations about the size and weight of luggage.

A metaphorical term for burdens or responsibilities carried by a person.

He finally let go of the emotional luggage he had been carrying for years.

Late Middle English from the word 'lug' meaning to pull or carry.

luggage claim

The area in an airport where passengers retrieve their checked luggage.

carry-on luggage

Small bags that passengers are allowed to bring on the airplane.

luggage cart

A wheeled cart used to carry luggage.

baggage

Luggage or the personal items that one carries while traveling.

suitcase

A large case used for carrying clothes and personal belongings.

travel bag

A bag specifically designed for traveling.

Rollaboard

I took my rollaboard on the plane to avoid checking any luggage.

Checked baggage

My checked baggage took a long time to arrive at the baggage claim.