luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
Synonyms of luggagenext
: 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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The lightweight tote folds easily into luggage yet expands to hold everything from in-flight essentials to unexpected souvenir purchases. Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026 Apple AirTags are used to help track personal items, such as keys or luggage. Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 24 May 2026 Some travelers can pack for a whole week with this as their only luggage. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 Some passengers reportedly waited hours for their luggage, while others left the airport without their belongings altogether. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026 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 29 May. 2026.

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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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