bagging

noun

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

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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 Or perhaps the scanning device shouldn’t operate until the bagging area is clear. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 The overall benefits of not raking and bagging leaves outweigh the risks. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2024 Or is this poor bagging occurring at the distributor level? Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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