luggage carrousel
Definition
Noun: A luggage carrousel is a mechanical, rotating conveyor belt system 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 is used specifically in the context of air travel and airport operations. It describes the physical infrastructure for baggage delivery. - After a long flight, we waited at the luggage carrousel for our suitcases. - Please stand clear of the luggage carrousel while it is moving.
Advanced Usage
- "to watch the luggage carrousel": To monitor the conveyor belt for one's bags.
- He stood patiently, watching the luggage carrousel for his black suitcase.
Variants and Related Words
- Baggage carousel (n): A more common spelling variant in American English with the same meaning.
- Baggage claim (n): The broader area where luggage carrousels are located.
- Conveyor belt (n): The general term for the moving belt mechanism.
Synonyms
- Baggage carousel
- Baggage conveyor
Related Phrases
- At the carousel: A phrase indicating location in the baggage claim area.
- I'll meet you at the carousel after we land.
Noun
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a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
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