baggage claim

noun

: the area in an airport where arriving passengers pick up their checked baggage

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The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 By all indications, the first full day at the San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 went without a hitch Tuesday, with smooth check-in and security zones, bustling concession stands, speedy baggage claim and airy spaces that brightened the moods of travelers. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025 Passenger were asked about their experiences involving everything from airport accessibility and security checks to baggage claim and dining options. Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2025 In a Reddit post that has since drawn thousands of comments, the worker claimed scammers are watching passengers remove their tags at baggage claim and retrieving them to submit fake claims for lost luggage. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baggage claim

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baggage claim was in 1949

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“Baggage claim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggage%20claim. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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