bagging

noun

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

Examples of bagging in a Sentence

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The art of packing cubes is about so much more than just double bagging, though. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 Calik Denim bowed Curve, a technology that blocked bagging in the weft while creating a push-up effect for the bottom without sacrificing comfort. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026 Dog owners bagging and bailing. David Wade, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 Some of the pieces include silver rollers, available in carry-on ($278) and large ($378) sizes, as well as their luggage covers, available in a shade of brown similar to Chipotle bagging, in carry-on ($58) and large ($68) sizes. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 6 Dec. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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