luggage
/'lʌgidʤ/
Definition
- Noun:
- Bags, suitcases, or other containers used to hold a traveler's personal belongings during a journey. It refers to the collective items used to pack and transport one's clothes and possessions when traveling.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Please place your luggage on the conveyor belt for security screening.
- We had to wait at the carousel for our luggage to arrive.
- The airline allows each passenger one piece of carry-on luggage.
Advanced Usage
"Excess luggage": baggage that exceeds the weight or number limit allowed by a carrier, typically incurring an extra fee.
- We had to pay a hefty fee for our excess luggage.
"Left luggage" (UK) / "Baggage check" (US): a service where travelers can temporarily leave their bags in a secure area, often at a station or airport.
- We stored our suitcases in left luggage while we explored the city.
Variants and Related Words
- Baggage (n): A near-synonym, often used interchangeably with "luggage," though "baggage" can have a broader, sometimes metaphorical use (e.g., emotional baggage).
- Suitcase (n): A specific type of luggage; a rectangular case with a handle, used for carrying clothes.
- Carry-on (n): A small piece of luggage designed to be taken into the passenger cabin of an aircraft.
Synonyms
- Baggage: Travelers' belongings packed in cases.
- Bags: A more informal term for luggage.
- Things (informal): A very general term for personal belongings, sometimes used in travel contexts (e.g., "I need to pack my things").
Related Phrases
"Luggage allowance": The maximum weight or number of bags a passenger is permitted to transport without extra charge.
- Be sure to check your luggage allowance before you pack.
"Luggage tag": A label attached to a piece of luggage for identification.
- Make sure your luggage tag has your current contact information.
Related Idioms
"Pack light": To take a minimal amount of luggage.
- For a short trip, it's best to pack light.
"Travel light": To journey with very little luggage.
- He prefers to travel light with just a backpack.
Noun
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cases used to carry belongings when traveling
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