luggage carousel
Definition
Noun: A luggage carousel is a mechanical, rotating conveyor belt system, typically found in airport baggage claim areas. Its primary function is to transport checked luggage from the unloading area to a public space where arriving passengers can collect their bags.
Usage
The term "luggage carousel" is used specifically to describe the baggage delivery system at airports. It is a compound noun where "luggage" specifies the type of item being carried, and "carousel" describes the circular, rotating nature of the conveyor.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to watch the luggage carousel go round": This phrase can be used literally to describe waiting for baggage, but it can also metaphorically describe a repetitive or monotonous activity.
- Waiting for my bag felt like watching the luggage carousel go round forever.
Variants and Related Words
- Baggage carousel: A completely synonymous term. "Baggage" and "luggage" are interchangeable in this context.
- Baggage claim (area): This refers to the entire designated area where passengers pick up their luggage, which contains one or more luggage carousels.
- Conveyor belt: A more general term for a moving belt that transports objects. A luggage carousel is a specific type of conveyor belt.
- Carousel: By itself, can refer to a merry-go-round or a rotating display or tray (e.g., a slide carousel).
Synonyms
- Baggage carousel
- Baggage conveyor
- Baggage reclaim system (more common in British English)
Related Phrases
- "At carousel number...": Used in airport announcements to direct passengers.
- Passengers from flight 227, your luggage will be available at carousel number 4.
- "To claim one's luggage/baggage from the carousel": The standard phrase for the action of taking your bags.
- He claimed his luggage from the carousel and headed for customs.
Noun
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a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
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