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Definition of “luggage”

luggage (ˈlʌɡɪdʒ Pronunciation for luggage

Definitions

noun

  1. suitcases, trunks, etc, containing personal belongings for a journey; baggage

Word Origin

C16: perhaps from lug1, influenced in form by baggage

Synonyms

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= baggage, things, cases, bags, gear, trunks, suitcases, paraphernalia, impedimenta

Translations for 'luggage'

  • British English: luggagePronunciation for luggage Luggage consists of the suitcases and bags that you take when you travel.Leave your luggage in the hotel.ˈlʌɡɪdʒ NOUN
  • Arabic: أَمْتِعَةُ الْسَفرِPronunciation for أَمْتِعَةُ الْسَفرِ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: bagagemPronunciation for bagagem
  • Chinese: 行李Pronunciation for 行李
  • Croatian: prtljagaPronunciation for prtljaga
  • Czech: zavazadlaPronunciation for zavazadla
  • Danish: bagagePronunciation for bagage
  • Dutch: bagagePronunciation for bagage
  • European Spanish: equipajePronunciation for equipaje
  • Finnish: matkatavaratPronunciation for matkatavarat
  • French: bagagesPronunciation for bagages
  • German: GepäckPronunciation for Gepäck
  • Greek: αποσκευήPronunciation for αποσκευή
  • Italian: bagaglioPronunciation for bagaglio
  • Japanese: 手荷物Pronunciation for 手荷物
  • Korean: 수화물Pronunciation for 수화물
  • Norwegian: bagasjePronunciation for bagasje
  • Polish: bagażPronunciation for bagaż
  • Portuguese: bagagemPronunciation for bagagem
  • Romanian: bagaj bagaje
  • Russian: багажPronunciation for багаж
  • Spanish: equipajePronunciation for equipaje
  • Swedish: bagagePronunciation for bagage
  • Thai: กระเป๋าเดินทางPronunciation for กระเป๋าเดินทาง
  • Turkish: bagajPronunciation for bagaj
  • Ukrainian: багаж
  • Vietnamese: hành lýPronunciation for hành lý

Example Sentences Including 'luggage'

He pulled a long, carefully wrapped package from his luggage.
Globe and Mail (2003)
However, nothing was found in his pockets, or amongst his luggage , according to the police.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A Daystar of Fear
It was serious luggage , designed to be carried by the porters who naturally expected big tips.
India Today (1998)
MIKE TYSON has put his temper and sulky tantrums in the left luggage compartment at New York Airport.
Sun, News of the World (2000)
Now that people arrive by car, they schlep the luggage in through the kitchen.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Passengers, some loaded down with luggage , scattered in alarm.
Kippax, Frank The Scar
She seemed nerveless and uncertain, though she managed to indicate their luggage.
Thomas, Craig The Last Raven
That was perhaps how the luggage stacked below steerage caught fire.
Gavin Weightman SIGNOR MARCONI'S MAGIC BOX: The invention that sparked the radio revolution (2003)
Those who wish to hire a car in Zeebrugge can join the feeder coaches from the tours with their luggage.
Glasgow Herald (2002)

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