baggage-master

baggage-master

The baggage-master loads suitcases onto a cart at the train station.

Definition

Noun (countable, often hyphenated "baggage-master"):
A person who is responsible for the handling, storage, and dispatch of luggage, especially at a railway station or transportation hub. This role involves overseeing the receipt and delivery of passengers' baggage.

Usage Examples
  • (The employee verified each piece of luggage was correctly labelled.)
  • (The official responsible for luggage made an error.)
  • (He held the job of managing luggage at a major station.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to report to the baggage-master": to go to the designated luggage office for assistance.

    • If your suitcase is missing, please report to the baggage-master at platform three. (Go to the luggage official for help.)

  • "baggage-master's office": the specific room or counter where the baggage-master works.

    • The lost items were stored in the baggage-master's office until claimed. (The luggage official's workspace.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Baggage (n): the suitcases, bags, and personal belongings of a traveller.
    • Her baggage was heavy and difficult to carry. (Her luggage.)
  • Master (n): a person with authority or control over something.
    • The station master oversaw all operations, including the baggage-master's duties. (The person in charge.)
  • Baggage handler (n): a worker who loads and unloads luggage, often at airports, similar but not identical to a baggage-master.
    • The baggage handler loaded the suitcases onto the plane. (A different role focusing on physical handling.)
Synonyms
  • Luggage clerk: an employee who manages luggage in a station or hotel.
  • Baggage clerk: a synonym for baggage-master, especially in American English.
  • Porter: a worker who carries luggage, though this implies direct physical assistance rather than supervisory duties.
Related Idioms
  • "To be the baggage-master": (informal, figurative) to be in charge of managing chaotic or heavy responsibilities.
    • With three children and two dogs, she felt like the baggage-master of the family. (She was responsible for all the gear and supplies.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Check in (baggage): to hand over luggage to the baggage-master for storage.
    • Passengers must check in their bags at the counter before boarding. (Give luggage to the official.)
  • Pick up (baggage): to collect luggage from the baggage-master after a journey.
    • We picked up our suitcases from the baggage-master upon arrival. (Retrieved luggage from the responsible person.)