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baggie

 

[ ˈbæɡ.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food storage

A baggie is a lightweight, resealable plastic bag used for storing food items. These bags are popular for packing snacks, sandwiches, and leftovers. Their convenience and ability to seal in freshness make them a staple in many kitchens and lunch boxes. Variations of baggies include different sizes and strengths, catering to various storage needs.

Synonyms

plastic bag, storage bag, ziplock bag

Examples of usage

  • I packed a sandwich in a baggie for lunch.
  • She used a baggie to keep her chips fresh.
  • The cookies were stored in a baggie to prevent them from getting stale.

Translations

Translations of the word "baggie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saco plástico

🇮🇳 प्लास्टिक बैग

🇩🇪 Plastiktüte

🇮🇩 kantong plastik

🇺🇦 пакетик

🇵🇱 woreczek

🇯🇵 ビニール袋

🇫🇷 sac en plastique

🇪🇸 bolsa de plástico

🇹🇷 plastik torba

🇰🇷 비닐봉지

🇸🇦 كيس بلاستيك

🇨🇿 plastový sáček

🇸🇰 plastový sáčok

🇨🇳 塑料袋

🇸🇮 plastična vrečka

🇮🇸 plastpoki

🇰🇿 пластикалық пакет

🇬🇪 პლასტიკური ჩანთა

🇦🇿 plastik torba

🇲🇽 bolsa de plástico

Etymology

The term 'baggie' is derived from 'bag', which comes from the Old Norse word 'baggi', meaning a sack or bundle. This word has evolved over centuries, becoming widely used in English to refer to various types of flexible containers. The modern usage of 'baggie' particularly reflects its association with resealable plastic bags, which became popular in the 1960s when companies began producing polyethylene bags that could be easily closed and reopened. The convenience of these bags for food storage led to their widespread adoption. The idea of making bags more functional with resealable closures revolutionized how individuals store food at home and on the go, embedding 'baggies' into everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,639, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.