luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
: something that is lugged
especially : suitcases for a traveler's belongings : baggage

Examples of luggage in a Sentence

Passengers are limited to two items of carry-on luggage.
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The site has tons of Prime-exclusive deals for travelers, including luggage, packing cubes, travel outfits, and more. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025 Arriving at your destination on time but having your luggage take a detour is not the best way to start a trip. Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025 On the first day of Real ID requirements at Charlotte’s airport, security lines were moving briskly Wednesday, even as passengers seemed to have brought patience with them as well as their luggage. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025 Flights are more packed than ever—partly because of smaller seats—and with standard bag fees, there’s now more carry-on luggage crammed into overhead bins and under seats. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for luggage

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luggage was in 1595

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“Luggage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luggage. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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luggage

noun
lug·​gage ˈləg-ij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
: something that is lugged
especially : suitcases or traveling bags for a traveler's belongings : baggage

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