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baggage

noun

Definition of baggage

as in luggage

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Recent Examples of baggage Gauff has had trouble playing assertively enough to close out matches, and arrives in southwest London with baggage about a lackluster history on grass. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Yes, in transitioning from Carmy’s kitchen to Syd’s, The Bear is attempting to leave its dysfunctional baggage behind. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 June 2026 While embryo screening carries relatively less ethical baggage than embryo editing, even screening alone is not always ethically straightforward. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 She was arrested after raising suspicions during a baggage screening, the Australian Federal Police said in a statement on its website. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for baggage

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Noun

These are one of those quietly essential in-flight refresh items that frequent travelers keep in their personal item rather than checked luggage.

— Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 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

Definition of luggage

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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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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
The suitcase containing the girl's body was found shortly after he was arrested, leading to the additional charges, police said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

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