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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Instead of bagging and dealing with clippings, a mulching blade cuts everything fine enough to break down into the lawn, which means less cleanup and one less step. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 This one simple swap eliminates the entire bagging-and-disposal process — arguably the most tedious part of mowing. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 In the interest of efficiency, ALDI cashiers put your items into an empty shopping cart without bagging or boxing. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Within the facility, ShipMonk will offer bespoke fulfillment services including hanger application, hang tagging, price ticketing and poly-bagging. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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