Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baggage
noun
/ˈbæɡ.ɪdʒ/
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Definition
Luggage or personal belongings that are carried during travel.
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Examples
- She checked in her baggage at the airport before her flight.
- He has a lot of emotional baggage from his childhood.
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Meaning
The term refers to bags, suitcases, or any items a traveler brings along, and it can also metaphorically represent emotional burdens or difficulties from the past.
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Synonyms
- luggage
- suitcase
- bags
- personal effects