luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
Synonyms of luggagenext
: something that is lugged
especially : suitcases for a traveler's belongings : baggage

Examples of luggage in a Sentence

Passengers are limited to two items of carry-on luggage.
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Too, vibrant luggage tags can help identify which bags are yours at TSA. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 Vuitton's luggage would become a status symbol. Alina Cho, CBS News, 17 May 2026 Only a few dozen people were seen traversing the main concourse, many dragging rolling luggage from departing or arriving Amtrak trains, which aren’t affected by the strike. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 16 May 2026 There is another image of Bernardo arriving at Manchester airport in July 2017, pushing his luggage trolley out of the terminal. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for luggage

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luggage was in 1595

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“Luggage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luggage. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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luggage

noun
lug·​gage ˈləg-ij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
: something that is lugged
especially : suitcases or traveling bags for a traveler's belongings : baggage

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