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
My hot milk in the morning for my coffee came with lightning speed, however, as did the boy for my luggage on check out.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In September 2022, the judge was detained by Transportation Security Administration agents who detected a firearm during a screening of her carry-on luggage at San Antonio International Airport.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Some airlines have been hiking the cost of checking luggage to compensate for their higher fuel expenses.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Look, for instance, for a conductor with a clock as a face, dancing luggage and a cicada jug band, among a host of other oddities.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In September 2022, the judge was detained by Transportation Security Administration agents who detected a firearm during a screening of her carry-on luggage at San Antonio International Airport.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
Some airlines have been hiking the cost of checking luggage to compensate for their higher fuel expenses.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Look, for instance, for a conductor with a clock as a face, dancing luggage and a cicada jug band, among a host of other oddities.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luggage
Noun
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For older people, there's even more of this kind of baggage to worry about, and an even greater need to keep things accessible and organized.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Timely baggage arrival, ample parking, and clean, comfortable restrooms are on every traveler’s must-have list.—
Lance Lyttle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The company also provided gloves, bags and trash pickers for Sunday’s cleanup.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trader Joe's totes have also found fans abroad, with bags listed on international marketplaces, including Coupang, Depop, and Karrot, as well as eBay and Mercari.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Luggage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luggage. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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