luggage — bags and cases that you carry when you are travelling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: bags and cases that you carry when you are travelling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My luggage decided to take a vacation to Bermuda while I ended up in Alaska.
- The airline's luggage weight limit seems designed by someone who only travels with a toothbrush.
- Please ensure all luggage is properly tagged before departure.
luggage
NOUN[/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/]
bags and cases that you carry when you are travelling
She drags her heavy luggage through the crowded airport terminal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from 16th-century English 'lug', meaning to drag or carry with effort. The word emerged from the literal image of travellers dragging heavy baggage, eventually becoming the standard term for portable travelling bags and cases.
Breakdown
lug- (to drag, carry with effort) + -age (noun-forming suffix indicating collection or assemblage).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My luggage decided to take a vacation to Bermuda while I ended up in Alaska.”
“The airline's luggage weight limit seems designed by someone who only travels with a toothbrush.”
“Please ensure all luggage is properly tagged before departure.”
“She packed her entire wardrobe into three pieces of luggage.”
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