luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
Synonyms of luggagenext
: 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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In addition to missing luggage, Travel + Leisure writers have also misplaced their passports, laptops, and even jewelry while on trips. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 Whether luggage with four wheels or a furry companion on four legs in tow, travelers said patience and a little experience can help ease the holiday travel stress. Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025 An electric cooler/freezer combo keeps drinks and snacks within reach during camping trips and other outdoor activities, while extensive exterior storage compartments provide space for luggage, sports equipment, or other gear. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025 Hard-sided luggage also may be less hospitable a surface to grab onto than soft-sided luggage, says Benson. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2026.

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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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