# luggage

/ˈɫəɡədʒ/ (US) · /lˈʌɡɪdʒ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/luggage
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. traveller's bags

noun · CEFR A2

the suitcases and bags that you take with you when you travel.

For teachers: the collective set of bags, cases, and containers used to transport a traveller's personal effects.

- The airline lost my luggage, so I had to buy new clothes for the wedding.
- Passengers are reminded to keep their luggage with them at all times while waiting in the departures hall.

Usage: This noun is uncountable and takes a singular verb.

Teaching tip: In American English, 'baggage' is more common, whereas 'luggage' is standard in British English, though both are understood globally.

## Examples

- The airline lost my luggage during the flight.
- Please make sure your luggage is clearly labeled with your name and phone number before checking in.
- Travelers are advised to keep their luggage within the weight limits to avoid paying significant surcharges at the airport counter.

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