What does luggage mean?

Definitions for luggage
ˈlʌg ɪdʒlug·gage

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word luggage.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. baggage, luggagenoun

    cases used to carry belongings when traveling

Wiktionary

  1. luggagenoun

    the bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings

  2. luggagenoun

    the contents of such containers

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Luggagenoun

    Any thing cumbrous and unweildy that is to be carried away; any thing of more weight than value.

    Etymology: from lug.

    Come bring your luggage nobly on your back. William Shakespeare.

    What do you mean
    To doat thus on such luggage? William Shakespeare, Tempest.

    Think not thou to find me slack, or need
    Thy politick maxims, or that cumbersome
    Luggage of war there shewn me. John Milton, Par. Regain’d.

    How durst thou with that sullen luggage
    O’ th’ self, old ir’n; and other baggage,
    T’ oppose thy lumber against us? Hudibras, p. i.

    The mind of man is too light to bear much certainty among the ruffling winds of passion and opinion; and if the luggage be prized equally with the jewels, none will be cast out till all be shipwrecked. Joseph Glanvill.

    A lively faith will bear aloft the mind,
    And leave the luggage of good works behind. Dryden.

    I am gathering up my luggage, and preparing for my journey. Jonathan Swift, to Pope.

ChatGPT

  1. luggage

    Luggage refers to the suitcases, bags, and other containers used to carry personal belongings and necessities while traveling. It can range from small carry-on bags to large suitcases, and typically includes features for ease of handling, such as wheels and handles. It can also refer to the cargo carried during a trip.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Luggagenoun

    that which is lugged; anything cumbrous and heavy to be carried; especially, a traveler's trunks, baggage, etc., or their contents

Editors Contribution

  1. luggage

    A type of bag or suitcase for travel.

    The luggage was put in the overhead luggage compartment on the flight.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 4, 2020  

Etymology and Origins

  1. Luggage

    So called because it is lugged about in transit by the handles, as a Lancashire man would pull another by the lug or ear.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of luggage in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of luggage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of luggage in a Sentence

  1. Kristin Lee:

    While most people know to use one in their checked luggage, I recommend also putting one in your carry-on bag and personal bag, you can then sync the AirTag with someone you trust. This adds an extra layer of security and allows for that trusted person to immediately know your location, even if you get separated from your phone.

  2. Chris Goater:

    We are not aware of an IATA rule concerning the weighing of passengers and their hand luggage prior to flight, all airlines have policies in place for load calculations, weight and balance of their aircraft. These policies in turn are subject to the rules and regulations of their national aviation regulator.

  3. Achim Lilienthal:

    Navigating an airport is challenging, there is a lot of glass and a constantly changing environment in terms of temporary obstructions, such as parked luggage trolleys and people everywhere.

  4. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer:

    Many travelers have had their go-to bag for years. So, to force them to buy new luggage or instead to pay extra and have to wait to pick up their checked luggage is wrong.

  5. Jerry Foxhoven:

    Remember, all you hear is complaints, you don’t hear all the good stories. And the example I like to use is, I doubt the airlines get very many people calling saying, ‘Hey, I just want to let you know my flight came on time and my luggage was there.'.

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