luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Den Haas said the infant was one of two hidden beneath bananas and luggage on a passenger bus in southern Sumatra. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

There is also an elevator, although it’s best utilized as a dumbwaiter for luggage and is not recommended for guest use. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Parents still need room for kids, grandparents, backpacks, groceries, sports equipment and luggage. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The 26-year-old man crashed the vehicle that was used to haul luggage and tried to take another vehicle in the airfield, but was detained by Airport Police Services, a spokesperson for John Wayne Airport said. — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing luggage

• hand luggage
• luggage rack

Kids Definition

luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈləg-ij 

: something that is lugged

especially : suitcases or traveling bags for a traveler's belongings : baggage