luggage

noun

Definition of luggagenext
as in baggage
the bags and suitcases that a person carries when traveling Passengers are limited to two items of carry-on luggage.

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Recent Examples of luggage Mitchell launched Béis after identifying a white space for aesthetically pleasing lifestyle bags and luggage designed for busy women. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 The handle extends well above the chassis, providing plenty of leverage, while the wheels roll smoothly enough that moving the station feels remarkably similar to wheeling carry-on luggage through an airport. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 The compression feature also saves you additional space in your luggage. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Adva Sinai, 42, landed without luggage from Milan for a stay of less than 24 hours. — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luggage
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  1. baggage
  2. bags
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  • 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
  • Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and dry storage area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, people filled plastic bags with sand to try to prevent further flooding inside.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of bags

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“Luggage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luggage. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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