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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Upon checking luggage, airline agents stick a luggage sticker on travelers’ bags, which is complete with a barcode containing flight numbers, destination airport codes, and owner information. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 The carcass belonged to a traveler from Cameroon, who packaged the primate in luggage. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 My hot milk in the morning for my coffee came with lightning speed, however, as did the boy for my luggage on check out. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 In September 2022, the judge was detained by Transportation Security Administration agents who detected a firearm during a screening of her carry-on luggage at San Antonio International Airport. Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 23 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 28 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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