bagging

noun

bag·​ging ˈba-giŋ How to pronounce bagging (audio)
: material (such as cloth) for bags

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Why aren’t [Republican Texas Sen.] John Cornyn and Dan Crenshaw bagging groceries at Walmart? Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Apr. 2024 Think cold-weather peak bagging and snowy hikes and snowshoe outings. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025 If the leaf layer is more than 2 inches thick, remove it by raking or using a lawn mower with a bagging attachment. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 This appealing mountain town west of Calgary offers similarly adventurous pursuits as its popular neighbor Banff (about 15 miles away): summit bagging, hikes among waterfalls and alpine lakes, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bagging

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bagging was in 1732

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“Bagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bagging. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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