impedimenta

noun

Definition of impedimentanext
as in baggage

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  1. baggage
  2. belongings
  3. machinery
  4. equipment
  5. accessories
  6. facilities
Noun
  • Flight attendants aren’t responsible for the weather, delays, baggage fees, or most airline policies, so don’t take your frustrations out on the people who are there to keep you safe and comfortable to the best of their abilities.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Travelers pay for baggage, seat reservations, in-person check-in or using a credit card.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of baggage
Noun
  • The Juliette Bucket Bag features a durable pebbled leather exterior and a spacious interior that accommodates essentials like a phone, wallet, sunglasses, and a tablet, while a magnetic closure keeps belongings secure.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Fyy Electronic Organizer solves that with multiple mesh pockets that have space for everything from power banks to earbuds, and boasts a water-resistant exterior that adds an extra layer of protection for your belongings.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of belongings
Noun
  • Power lines, vehicles, machinery, burning of debris and campfires can spark fires year-round.
    — Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Some of the mainstream media in Serbia that were at the forefront of Vucic's propaganda machinery have been the first to regroup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of machinery
Noun
  • Federal policy now allows businesses to deduct domestic research costs immediately, leaving more capital available for engineers, prototypes, and equipment.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There was little in the way of heavy equipment immediately available.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • But this fall, designers are offering outerwear and accessories applying the material to a variety of familiar shapes that might otherwise be cut from wool felt or gabardine.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
  • As for accessories, Ross opted for chain-like statment earrings in gold and black with diamonds.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • No explosives have been discovered at the affected aircraft or broadcasting facilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Activists argue that the boom in facilities serving cloud computing and artificial intelligence is moving faster than public consultation and environmental oversight.
    — Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of facilities
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