lug ‧ gage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: ⇨ ↑ lug 1 + -age (as in baggage) ]
the cases, bags etc that you carry when you are travelling SYN baggage American English :
They searched his luggage for illegal drugs.
⇨ ↑ hand luggage
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THESAURUS
▪ luggage the cases, bags etc that you carry when you are travelling:
heavy luggage
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Security officers checked every piece of luggage.
▪ baggage the cases, bags etc that you carry when you are travelling – used especially when the bags are being looked after by an ↑ airline , train company etc:
Check your baggage in at the desk.
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He’s a baggage handler for British Airways.
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The airline charges for excess baggage (=things that weigh more than the amount that you allowed to take with you on a plane) .
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Some of their baggage was stolen.
▪ bags bags that you carry when you are travelling:
They were packing their bags ready for the trip.
▪ things/stuff informal all the things that someone has with them when they are travelling:
He put the stuff in the car and started to drive away.
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Have you got your things?
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GRAMMAR
Luggage is an uncountable noun and has no plural form. Use a singular verb after it. You can refer to one or more pieces/items of luggage :
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All my luggage was ready.