bag
bag
Bag (noun) means a flexible container, often with an opening at the top, used to hold or carry items. Example: “She packed her clothes into a large travel bag.”
noun
1
A flexible container, often with an opening at the top, used to hold or carry items.
"She packed her clothes into a large travel bag."
"He carried his lunch in a paper bag."
"There was a hole in the bottom of her shopping bag."
verb
1
To put something into a bag, or more broadly, to succeed in getting or catching something.
"Please bag the groceries carefully."
"The hunter managed to bag a deer on the first morning."
"We arrived early and bagged the best table by the window."
How to use bag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA container for carrying things, or as a verb, to put something in a bag or successfully obtain/catch something.
Common pairings
plastic bag
bag of groceries
bag a deal
in the bag
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Word forms
- Plural
- bags
- Third person singular
- bags
- Past tense
- bagged
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Etymology
From Middle English bagge, borrowed from an Old Norse word for a bag, pack, or bundle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bag” mean?
The word “bag” means a flexible container, often with an opening at the top, used to hold or carry items. In plain terms, a container for carrying things, or as a verb, to put something in a bag or successfully obtain/catch something.
How do you pronounce “bag”?
“Bag” is pronounced bag (/bæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bag” in a sentence?
Here is “bag” used in a sentence: “She packed her clothes into a large travel bag.”
What part of speech is “bag”?
Depending on how it is used, “bag” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “bag” come from?
The word “bag” comes from Middle English. From Middle English bagge, borrowed from an Old Norse word for a bag, pack, or bundle.
Is “bag” a common word?
“Bag” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “bag” have?
“Bag” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flexible container, often with an opening at the top, used to hold or carry items.
What is the difference between a bag and a sack?
The two overlap, but a sack is usually a large bag made of coarse, sturdy material like hessian or heavy paper, used for bulk goods such as flour, coal, or potatoes. A bag is the broader term, covering everything from small paper bags to handbags and holdalls of any material.
What are the types of bags?
Bags come in many forms: shopping bags, handbags, backpacks, tote bags, sandwich and bin bags, sports holdalls, and luggage. They differ by material, from plastic and paper to cloth and leather, and by purpose, but all share the basic role of holding or carrying items in a flexible container.
What is an example of a bag?
A plastic carrier bag from a shop, a school backpack, a leather handbag, and a paper lunch bag are all everyday examples. Each is a flexible container with an opening, usually at the top, designed so you can put things inside and carry them from place to place.
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