noun
baggage
BAG-ij/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
Belongings carried during a journey.
Two wheeled suitcases and a soft duffel make up the traveler's baggage.
Etymology
Old French bagage referred to baggage or military equipment. English first used it for an army’s portable equipment and later for the bags, trunks, and packages carried by travelers.
In context
going through his baggage and seeing if she can find anything that's prohibited. So, you have nothing to declare to all of these answers? Are all no? Yes, ma'am. Okay. Are these your bags?
More examples
- Please keep your baggage with you at all times.
- He brought emotional baggage from his previous relationship.
- The airline misplaced two pieces of checked baggage.
Similar words
- luggage
- Usually means physical travel bags rather than emotional burdens.
- burden
- Emphasizes weight or difficulty rather than possessions carried on a journey.