plunder

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Meaning · English

Baggage; luggage.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

[…] till a long-legged boy brought him out of his revery, by an offer to carry his “plunder,” in whatsoever direction he might desire to direct his steps.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “plunder” mean?

Baggage; luggage.

Is “plunder” formal or informal?

plunder is generally dated, slang.