luggage

noun

Definition of luggagenext
as in baggage
the bags and suitcases that a person carries when traveling Passengers are limited to two items of carry-on luggage.

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Recent Examples of luggage Victoria Petersonova queued for 90 minutes at a luggage storage unit before being turned away. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Designed to meet airline standards as carry-on luggage, the 37-liter Voyageur is made by titanium gear company Titaner. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Best Amazon Fourth of July Travel Deals Ensure your travel plans are ready for takeoff this Fourth of July with these unbeatable luggage deals. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Amazon is also setting up 100 urban fulfilment centers that will stock apparel, electronics, jewelry, shoes, luggage, watches, wireless accessories, musical instruments and furniture for quick commerce orders. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for luggage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luggage
  1. baggage
  2. bags
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  • This helps to spread out your packing to avoid excess baggage fees.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The belly of almost every Delta Air Lines plane doesn’t just hold passenger baggage.
    — Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of baggage
Noun
  • To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of bags

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