baggage

CEFRB1

/ˈbæɡɪd͡ʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The bags and cases you take when traveling.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A woman. A female, especially one who is saucy, impudent.

Examples

  • I hope this makes it through baggage inspection.

  • Kyoko had the kindness to carry my baggage for me.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Factors, especially psychological ones, which interfere with a person's ability to function effectively.

  2. Portable cases, large bags, and similar equipment for manually carrying, pushing, or pulling personal items while traveling

  3. An army's portable equipment; its baggage train.

More examples

In context

  • Please put your baggage in the trunk.

  • Uncountable synonyms: luggage; gear; stuff

  • Countable synonyms: bags; suitcases

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English bagage, from Old French bagage, baguage, from bague (“bundle, sack”), of Germanic/North Germanic origin, probably from the same ultimate source as Old Norse baggi (“pack, bundle”). Compare also bag. By surface analysis, bag + -age. The old meaning of "nasty woman" likely derives from the sense of "something awkward to be carried" (compare faggot).