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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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There are several ways to tote the bag thanks to carrying straps, a long, removable strap, and a sleeve that fits over a luggage’s extendable handle. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025 Simply attach it to the handle of your luggage and pull the suitcase upright—it’ll quickly display the correct weight on its digital screen. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025 In March 2024, an endangered red panda was found alongside 86 other animals inside luggage at Bangkok airport, bound for Mumbai, customs authorities said. Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025 Engrave them, loop them to keys, throw one in luggage, and forget about it. PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 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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