baggage
3 synonyms for baggage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Suitcases, bags, and other belongings carried while traveling.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
belongings
How to use baggage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
emotional baggage
excess baggage
checked baggage
Etymology
From Old French bagage, related to bague ("bundle" or "sack"), and ultimately connected to the same root as the English word "bag."
Full origin of baggage →Frequently asked questions
What does “baggage” mean?
The word “baggage” means suitcases, bags, and other belongings carried while traveling. In plain terms, either literal luggage carried while traveling, or figuratively, unresolved personal issues someone carries with them.
How do you pronounce “baggage”?
“Baggage” is pronounced BA-gihj (/ˈbæɡɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “baggage” in a sentence?
Here is “baggage” used in a sentence: “Please collect your baggage from the carousel after landing.”
What part of speech is “baggage”?
“Baggage” is a noun.
Where does the word “baggage” come from?
The word “baggage” comes from Old French. From Old French bagage, related to bague ("bundle" or "sack"), and ultimately connected to the same root as the English word "bag.".
Is “baggage” a common word?
“Baggage” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “baggage” have?
“Baggage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suitcases, bags, and other belongings carried while traveling.
What is the difference between baggage and luggage?
Baggage and luggage both refer to suitcases, bags, and other belongings carried while traveling, and the two words are largely interchangeable, though "luggage" is somewhat more common in everyday British usage for travel bags specifically.
Is baggage used only to describe physical items?
No. While baggage commonly refers to physical suitcases and bags carried while traveling, it is also widely used figuratively to describe emotional issues or past problems a person carries with them.
