Definition

Noun: A luggage carrier is a device, typically a rack or platform, attached to a vehicle (especially a bicycle, often behind the seat) for the purpose of carrying luggage, bags, or other items.

Usage

This term specifically refers to the physical rack or carrier itself. It is a compound noun where "luggage" describes the type of "carrier."

Examples

• I installed a new luggage carrier on my bicycle to carry my backpack.
• The luggage carrier at the rear of the motorcycle was loaded with travel bags.
• Please secure your parcel to the luggage carrier.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the context of cycling, touring, and lightweight transportation.
• It can sometimes be specified further as a rear luggage carrier or bicycle luggage carrier to distinguish it from front-mounted carriers.

Variants and Related Words

• Carrier: A more general term for any device or person that carries something.
• Rack: A common synonym, especially in cycling contexts (e.g., , ).
• Pannier rack: A type of luggage carrier designed to hold pannier bags.
• Luggage rack: A very similar term, often used interchangeably, which can also refer to roof racks on cars or racks on trains.

Synonyms

Rack, carrier, baggage carrier, load carrier.

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Luggage carrier bag: A bag specifically designed to attach to a luggage carrier.
• Luggage carrier strap: A strap used to fasten items to a luggage carrier.

Noun

1. carrier (as behind a bicycle seat) for luggage