1
: suitcases, trunks, and personal belongings of travelers : luggage
2
: transportable equipment especially of a military force
3
: intangible things (such as feelings, circumstances, or beliefs) that get in the way
emotional baggage
1
dated
: a contemptible or disreputable woman
"I can buy her off. If she took money from him—the mercenary, painted baggage!—why, then, she'll take it from me."—
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-Lytton2
dated
: a young woman
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Airport personnel were called to deal with the unexpected guest, and a Delta baggage handler removed the pigeon safely, clearing the way for what was expected to be a routine takeoff just after 10 p.m.
Stock image of a pigeon.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Take the quiz here … PILLOW TRICK – The new travel trend flyers are using to avoid baggage fees.
—FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
His only solace is his family, who arrive jet lagged and loaded with baggage, settling into a flat that Lu is not even sure to rent.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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The alliance is targeting a law that’s slated to push the hourly minimum wage to $22.50 on July 1 for housekeepers, parking attendants and hotel restaurant workers, as well as LAX skycaps, baggage handlers and concession employees.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Airport personnel were called to deal with the unexpected guest, and a Delta baggage handler removed the pigeon safely, clearing the way for what was expected to be a routine takeoff just after 10 p.m.
Stock image of a pigeon.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Take the quiz here … PILLOW TRICK – The new travel trend flyers are using to avoid baggage fees.
—FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
His only solace is his family, who arrive jet lagged and loaded with baggage, settling into a flat that Lu is not even sure to rent.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for baggage
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“Baggage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggage. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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