26984 words

baggage

7 definitions • 9 examples
1
bags, cases, etc. that you take with you when you travel:

Examples:

How many pieces of baggage do you have?
We had to pay extra for our excess baggage (= our bags and suitcases that weighed more than was allowed).
2
the beliefs and feelings that influence how you think and behave:

Examples:

We all carry a lot of emotional baggage around with us.
3
the bags that you take with you when you travel; luggage:

Examples:

How many pieces of baggage do you have?
4
the beliefs and feelings that you have which influence how you think and behave:

Examples:

Everybody brings their own baggage to viewing a work of art.
5
the cases, bags, etc. that you take with you when you travel:

Examples:

Have a name tag on each piece of baggage.
You'll need to put any sharp objects into your checked baggage.
6
cases or bags that you take onto a plane with you and are not checked in:

Examples:

I only had carry-on baggage so I went straight to the departure gate.
7
bags, cases, etc. that weigh more than the weight you are allowed to take onto a plane, or the extra money you have to pay for it to be taken:

Examples:

On the return trip we were charged $80 excess baggage.

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