B1nountraveltransport
US/ˈbæɡ.ɪdʒ/
UK/ˈbæɡ.ɪdʒ/
the bags and cases that you take with you when you travel
In context
Please keep your baggage with you at all times in the station.
We waited at the carousel for our baggage for almost an hour.
Each passenger may bring one piece of carry-on baggage on board.
Words that go with baggage
noun + noun
- baggage claimMeet me at the baggage claim after you land.
- carry-on baggageOnly one piece of carry-on baggage is allowed.
- baggage allowanceWhat is the baggage allowance on this flight?
adjective + noun
- checked baggageChecked baggage must weigh less than twenty kilos.
- excess baggageThey charged us for excess baggage.
- lost baggageReport any lost baggage to the airline desk.
verb + noun
- collect your baggageCollect your baggage before going through customs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
two baggagesCorrect: two pieces of baggage