luggage
/ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: luggages
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.
Noun
Examples
August 4, 1726, Jonathan Swift, letter to Alexander Pope
I am gathering up my luggage, and preparing for my journey.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The contents of such containers.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “luggage” mean?
The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.
Is “luggage” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.