bagging

noun

bag·​ging ˈba-giŋ How to pronounce bagging (audio)
Synonyms of baggingnext
: material (such as cloth) for bags

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Mulching is easier and more beneficial for most lawns; bagging is better for long grass or preventing walkway litter. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026 As fabric stretch levels increase, so does the tendency for fabrics to have high growth (bagging and sagging) or high shrinkage. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026 The art of packing cubes is about so much more than just double bagging, though. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 Dog owners bagging and bailing. David Wade, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bagging

Word History

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bagging was in 1669

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“Bagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bagging. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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