baggie

noun

bag·​gie ˈba-gē How to pronounce baggie (audio)
plural baggies
: a usually small, clear plastic bag
… shoved his baggie of kumquats into the pocket of his Members Only jacket …Jonathan Lethem
My brother spent four days in jail. Police wanted to charge someone with possession of a baggie of crack cocaine they subsequently found under a nearby car, so they had chosen him.Chastity M. Pratt

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On Valentine’s Day, in the sixth grade, one of them left baggies of candy on top of everyone’s locker, except my sister’s. Emeline Atwood, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 Burned tinfoil and a baggie with methamphetamine were found in the main-level bathroom. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026 He was taken into custody and allegedly found with a clear plastic baggie containing a substance that tested positive for fentanyl, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of cash, according to state police. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026 Instead of Ziploc baggies and plastic wrap, experts recommend reusable silicone storage bags, parchment paper, beeswax wraps, glass jars and stainless steel containers. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for baggie

Word History

Etymology

bag entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baggie was in 1955

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“Baggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggie. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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