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baggage claim areaThe designated area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after arrival

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The designated area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after arrival

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæɡɪdʒ kleɪm ˈɛriə/

Korean meaning: 공항에서 승객들이 도착 후 수하물을 찾는 지정된 구역

Korean pronunciation: **배**기지 **클레**임 **에어**리어

Example Sentences

  • He waited at the baggage claim area for two hours because his suitcase decided to take a world tour without him
  • The baggage claim area was crowded with anxious travelers watching the carousel like it was the most exciting TV show ever
  • International passengers should follow the signs to baggage claim area after completing immigration procedures

baggage claim area

NOUN

//ˈbæɡɪdʒ kleɪm ˈɛriə//

The designated area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after arrival

baggage claim area concept
💡 Concept

Travelers wait at the baggage claim area as suitcases tumble onto the carousel.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbæɡɪdʒ kleɪm ˈɛriə/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbæɡɪdʒ kleɪm ˈɛəriə/

🌳Etymology

Rootbaggage + claim + area

Origin

Baggage는 중세 프랑스어 'bagage'(군대의 짐)에서, claim은 라틴어 'clamare'(외치다)에서, area는 라틴어 'area'(열린 공간)에서 유래된 현대적 복합어

🎵Rhyme

damagepackagestoragecourage

🔗Collocations

proceed to baggage claim
baggage claim carousel
lost baggage counter
oversized baggage area
exit baggage claim
domestic baggage claim

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He waited at the baggage claim area for two hours because his suitcase decided to take a world tour without him

😄 Fun example

The baggage claim area was crowded with anxious travelers watching the carousel like it was the most exciting TV show ever

International passengers should follow the signs to baggage claim area after completing immigration procedures

The new terminal features a spacious baggage claim area with comfortable seating and charging stations

📚Related Words

Synonyms

luggage reclaimbaggage collection areabaggage hallarrivals hall

Related

carouselconveyor beltlost and foundcustomsimmigrationterminalarrival gate

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