1
: suitcases, trunks, and personal belongings of travelers : luggage
2
: transportable equipment especially of a military force
3
: intangible things (such as feelings, circumstances, or beliefs) that get in the way
emotional baggage
1
dated
: a contemptible or disreputable woman
"I can buy her off. If she took money from him—the mercenary, painted baggage!—why, then, she'll take it from me."—
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-Lytton2
dated
: a young woman
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Former state superintendent nominee Michele Morrow has been subject of speculation about a possible run, but the operative said she could be plagued by baggage from her unsuccessful campaign, despite being effective at raising money.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Most Latin American countries do not currently see Beijing as a threat to their economies, their democratic systems, or the security of their citizens, but as a source of investment, infrastructure, and export markets unencumbered by the historical baggage of U.S. interventionism.
—Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Lost luggage reimbursement: Reimburses the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip, up to $3,000 per covered traveler.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Musk, personally, carries some negative baggage that could hurt.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Former state superintendent nominee Michele Morrow has been subject of speculation about a possible run, but the operative said she could be plagued by baggage from her unsuccessful campaign, despite being effective at raising money.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Most Latin American countries do not currently see Beijing as a threat to their economies, their democratic systems, or the security of their citizens, but as a source of investment, infrastructure, and export markets unencumbered by the historical baggage of U.S. interventionism.
—Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Lost luggage reimbursement: Reimburses the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip, up to $3,000 per covered traveler.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for baggage
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“Baggage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggage. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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