luggage

noun

lug·​gage ˈlə-gij How to pronounce luggage (audio)
: 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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At the entrance of the space, a woman’s silhouette is placed on top of white luggage with an aged aspect. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 Hundreds of items, from carry-on essentials to quality luggage, are being marked down to help ring in spring, but only until midnight. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025 The owner of the luggage was arrested and turned over to DFW Airport police for booking, according to the statement. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025 Each rider is allowed to carry one piece of luggage weighing up to 50 pounds. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025 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 11 Apr. 2025.

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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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