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luggage

/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/
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• noun

1

Suitcases, bags, and other receptacles used to hold a traveler's belongings.

Example

"We waited at the carousel for over an hour before our luggage finally arrived."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Luggage is an uncountable noun in English; it does not take a plural 's' and must be quantified with phrases like 'a piece of luggage' rather than 'a luggage'.

• Nearby Words

lug
luge
luger
luggage
lugworm
luke
lukenie

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: formed from the verb 'lug' (to drag or pull) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-age', literally meaning 'that which has to be lugged about'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Luggage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/luggage
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