luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
: something that is lugged
especially : suitcases for a traveler's belongings : baggage

Examples of luggage in a Sentence

Passengers are limited to two items of carry-on luggage.
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Despite my best efforts to neatly square away all of my things inside my carry-on bag or checked luggage, my suitcase eventually ends up looking like a scene out of Twisters. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 Troopers suspected Abrego Garcia was transporting undocumented immigrants since none of the passengers had identification or luggage, but he was only issued a warning for driving with an expired license. Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 This set of luggage totals $7,590. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 By placing people at the center of its narrative, Tumi combines humanized storytelling with a cohesive product ecosystem, transforming itself from a functional luggage maker into a cultural lifestyle symbol. Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for luggage

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luggage was in 1595

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“Luggage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luggage. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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luggage

noun
lug·​gage ˈləg-ij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
: something that is lugged
especially : suitcases or traveling bags for a traveler's belongings : baggage

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