luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
: 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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For those quick getaways that don’t quite warrant a suitcase, the best weekender bags are an elegant alternative to rolling carry-on luggage. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2025 There’s something so satisfying about luggage that looks new no matter how many places around the world it’s been with me. Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025 This helped identify airports with unusually high levels of interest in lost luggage. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025 One thing parents and kids should keep in mind is that the tax exemption does not include accessories like handbags, wallets, watches, jewelry, purses, briefcases and luggage. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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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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