bag — a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things
Pronunciation (IPA): /bæɡ/
Example Sentences
- My gym bag smells like a zombie's breakfast.
- Don't put all your eggs in one bag - literally, it will break!
- I always forget to bring my reusable bag to the grocery store.
bag
NOUN[/bæɡ/]
a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word bag derives from Old Norse baggi, meaning a pack or bundle. Originally referring to practical leather pouches used by Vikings for carrying goods, the term evolved through Middle English to encompass the modern concept of various types of containers and carrying vessels.
Breakdown
baggi (Old Norse: pack, bundle) — a direct borrowing from Old Norse that entered English during the Viking period and gradually broadened in meaning from leather pouches to any flexible container for carrying items.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My gym bag smells like a zombie's breakfast.”
“Don't put all your eggs in one bag - literally, it will break!”
“I always forget to bring my reusable bag to the grocery store.”
“She bagged the items quickly at the checkout counter.”
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