baggage-tag

baggage-tag

A traveler attaches a baggage-tag to the handle of her suitcase.

Definition

Noun:
- A small piece of card, plastic, or paper attached to luggage, typically displaying the owner's name, address, and flight or travel details, used for identification and routing.
- Example: She fastened the baggage-tag securely to her suitcase handle. (A tag on luggage for identification.)
- By extension, any label or marker used to identify a piece of baggage in transit.
- Example: The airline issued a new baggage-tag after the original was torn. (A replacement identification tag.)

Usage Examples
  • (Complete the tag with personal details.)
  • (The tag detached from the luggage.)
  • (Verifying the tag matches the claim ticket.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Baggage-tag" is often used in travel contexts, especially at airports, train stations, or bus terminals. It may be a paper strip, plastic card, or digital label.
    • Example: The electronic baggage-tag can be updated via a smartphone app. (A digital version of the tag.)
  • "Baggage-tag" can also refer metaphorically to any label or identifier attached to a person or thing, though this is rare.
    • Example: In the data system, each file has a virtual baggage-tag for tracking. (A metaphorical identifier.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Baggage (n): luggage; suitcases and bags carried by a traveller.
    • Example: The airport staff handled the baggage with care. (Luggage in general.)
  • Tag (n): a small label or piece of paper attached to something for identification.
    • Example: The price tag on the shirt was still attached. (A label for pricing.)
  • Baggage claim (n): the area where passengers collect their luggage after a flight.
    • Example: She waited at baggage claim for her suitcase. (The luggage retrieval area.)
Synonyms
  • Luggage label: a tag or sticker placed on luggage.
    • Example: The hotel issued a luggage label for the storage room. (A label for identification.)
  • Check-in tag: a tag given at airport check-in for baggage.
    • Example: The check-in tag was attached to the handle of the suitcase. (A tag from check-in.)
Related Idioms
  • "Tag along": to follow or accompany someone, often without invitation.
    • Example: The younger brother always tags along with his older sibling. (Follows closely.)
  • "Tag, you're it": a phrase from children's games indicating someone is the chosen one.
    • Example: In the game, when she touched him, she said, "Tag, you're it!" (A phrase in tag games.)