Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baggage-claim
noun
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ kleɪm/
Definition
The area in an airport where passengers retrieve their checked luggage after a flight.
Examples
- After disembarking the plane, we headed straight to the baggage claim to pick up our suitcases.
- Make sure you have your baggage claim ticket handy when you go to collect your luggage.
- The baggage claim area was crowded with travelers waiting for their bags to arrive.
Meaning
Baggage claim refers to the designated location in an airport where travelers go to collect their luggage from the cargo hold of the airplane.
Synonyms
- luggage pickup
- baggage retrieval
- luggage collection
