Baggage: meaning, definitions and examples

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baggage

 

[ หˆbรฆษกษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

at the airport

Personal belongings packed in suitcases for traveling; luggage.

Synonyms

belongings, luggage, suitcases.

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Word Description / Examples
baggage

Commonly used to refer to all the bags and items someone is traveling with. It can also refer to emotional burdens, often with a negative connotation.

  • Please make sure your baggage is under the weight limit.
  • She has a lot of emotional baggage from her past.
luggage

Specifically refers to the bags, suitcases, and other containers people use to carry their items when traveling.

  • The airline lost my luggage.
  • He packed his luggage the night before the flight.
suitcases

Refers specifically to large, often rectangular bags with handles used for carrying clothes and other items while traveling.

  • She bought two new suitcases for her trip to Europe.
  • His suitcases were too heavy to carry up the stairs.
belongings

Used to describe all personal items someone owns, regardless of whether they are traveling or staying in one place.

  • She packed all her belongings before moving to a new house.
  • Please don't forget your belongings on the train.

Examples of usage

  • Please make sure to check in your baggage before boarding the plane.
  • The airline lost my baggage on the flight to London.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional

Emotional burdens or unresolved issues that one carries with them.

Synonyms

burdens, issues.

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baggage

Used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological burdens carried from past experiences.

  • He has a lot of emotional baggage from his previous relationships.
  • Her childhood trauma left her with significant baggage.
burdens

Used to describe heavy responsibilities or difficulties that weigh down a person. It has a negative connotation.

  • He felt the burdens of running a household on his own.
  • The financial burdens made it hard for her to sleep at night.
issues

Used to talk about problems or concerns in a variety of contexts, such as personal, social, or technical difficulties.

  • She has severe trust issues due to past betrayals.
  • The software has some performance issues that need to be fixed.

Examples of usage

  • She found it hard to let go of her emotional baggage from past relationships.
  • Talking to a therapist helped him unpack his emotional baggage.

Translations

Translations of the word "baggage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bagagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gepรคck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bagasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะณะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bagaลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ท็‰ฉ (ใซใ‚‚ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bagages

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ equipaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bagaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜ํ•˜๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ุชุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavazadla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ batoลพina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒๆŽ (xรญnglว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prtljaga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ farangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baqaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ equipaje

Etymology

The word 'baggage' originated in the late 16th century from the Old French word 'bagage', meaning 'bag' or 'baggage'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both physical and emotional belongings. The term 'baggage' has been used in the context of travel and emotional well-being, highlighting the dual nature of the word.

See also: bag, baggy, bagpipe, bags.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,901 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.