Definition

1. Noun:
   • An area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft: A designated section, typically on the ground floor or arrival level of an airport terminal, equipped with conveyor belts (carousels) where checked baggage is delivered for retrieval after a flight.

Usage

• Noun:
  • This term is used exclusively as a compound noun to refer to the specific airport facility.
  • It is a non-count noun when referring to the area or concept. (e.g., "Go to baggage claim.").
  • It can function as a noun modifier (e.g., "the baggage claim area").

Examples

• Noun:
  • After landing, we proceeded directly to the baggage claim to get our suitcases.
  • The baggage claim was crowded with passengers from three arriving flights.
  • Please meet me at carousel 5 in the baggage claim.

Advanced Usage

• "at baggage claim": Used to indicate location within that specific area.
  • I'll be waiting for you at baggage claim.

Variants and Related Words

• Baggage reclaim: A synonym more commonly used in British English.
• Luggage claim: A less formal, synonymous term.
• Claim area: A shortened, informal reference.
• Carousel (or baggage carousel): The rotating conveyor belt within the baggage claim area where luggage is placed.

Synonyms

• Baggage reclaim (primarily UK)
• Luggage claim

Notes

• "Baggage claim" is a fixed compound noun. The word "claim" in this context specifically means to collect or pick up property that has been transported.
• Do not confuse with "baggage claim ticket" (the receipt stub used to identify your luggage) or the act of filing a report for lost luggage, which is often done at a "baggage service office" located near the baggage claim area.

Noun

1. an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft