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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From a handy travel document organizer to a $10 luggage scale, these travel accessories and gadgets will help everyone get through the check-in line headache-free. Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 According to their arrest reports, the five men had their luggage flagged while Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents did the customary baggage checks. Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 For a long time, travel writers and influencers went all-in on encouraging people to travel only with carry-on luggage as much as possible. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 Israeli and Egyptian officials tightly control who can cross, with luggage restrictions and vetting procedures slowing movement. Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 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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