LUGGAGE


Meaning of LUGGAGE in English

ˈləgij, -gēj noun

( -s )

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: lug (II) + -age

1. : something that is lugged ; especially : the belongings that a traveler carries with him

his only luggage what he could carry in a red plaid cotton handkerchief — American Guide Series: Minnesota

brought as part of their luggage toasting irons, waffle irons, and gridirons — M.R.Werner

2.

a. : suitcases, traveling bags, and other articles containing a traveler's belongings : baggage

both running-boards were piled with traps and luggage — D.L.Sharp

stowing space under the beds for hand luggage — Horace Sutton

b. : empty suitcases and other containers for a traveler's belongings especially as offered for sale

a shop that sells fine luggage

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.