noun · neutral
baggage
/ˈbæɡ.ɪdʒ/BAG·gage
Band 5-6speakingtask2
the suitcases and bags that someone takes with them when travelling (uncountable)
Examples
“Your baggage will be transferred to your final destination.”
“Excess baggage charges apply if you go over the weight limit.”
“Please collect your baggage from belt 4.”
Band 8 sentence
“I always allow extra time at the airport because reclaimed baggage sometimes arrives late.”
Collocations
- excess baggage
- baggage claim
Word family
baggage nounbaggage claim noun phrase
Common mistakes
I have two baggages.→I have two pieces of baggage.
There is too many baggage.→There is too much baggage.
Say it for a higher band
5bags→6suitcases→7+baggage
Synonyms
luggage
Easily confused
luggage
“Please put your luggage on the scale so we can check the weight.”
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