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baggage

noun

Definition of baggage

as in luggage

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Recent Examples of baggage In it, a young family with a lot of baggage become the soul caretakers of a grand hotel in the Colorado Rockies during the brutal winter months. — Rebekah Faubion, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026 These young Indians are not saddled with the historical baggage of ties to conventional opposition parties. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Fenerbahce is a club with a propensity to sign high-profile players who are either past their peak or have some form of baggage attached. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Jen, however, reportedly felt that starring opposite Ben as an estranged couple would bring too much real-life baggage to the screen. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baggage

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Noun

The other half of the floor is then an empty vestibule for sheltering all kinds of gear and luggage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
The security and immigration process is more streamlined and travelers can even check their airline luggage prior to boarding on the return.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of luggage

Noun

Cardboard boxes and mesh bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

One standout is the Columbia Switchback IV Hooded Packable Jacket; its packable, water-repellant design keeps you prepared for unpredictable fall weather, even when suitcase space is limited.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2026
The Proffers continued to travel to the Soviet Union every year, each time returning with suitcases’ worth of manuscripts.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

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