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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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), for example, has travel insurance that covers baggage delay, lost luggage, travel accidents, trip delays and emergency assistance. Liz Knueven,ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026 Two years ago, TSA officers screened a record-breaking 3 million passengers and their luggage in a single day. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 American Airlines, the largest provider of flights at Charlotte’s airport, is raising its baggage fee by $10 for most travelers with luggage, the company announced Thursday. Chase Jordan april 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026 Airlines have already taken action to offset these hikes, with United increasing luggage check costs by $10, its first change in bag fees in two years. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 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 13 Apr. 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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