noun phrase · neutral
baggage allowance
UK/ˈbægɪdʒ əˈlaʊəns/US/ˈbæɡɪdʒ əˈlaʊəns/BAG·gage al·LOW·ance
The amount or weight of luggage you are allowed to take without paying extra.
Examples
“Check the baggage allowance before you pack.”
“Low-cost carriers often have a smaller baggage allowance.”
“If you exceed the baggage allowance you'll pay a fee.”
Band 8 sentence
“Before I book, I always check the baggage allowance so I don't get hit with unexpected charges at the gate.”
Collocations
- check your baggage allowance
- excess baggage fee
Word family
Common mistakes
I have two baggages.→I have two pieces of baggage.
How many baggages can I bring?→How many bags can I bring?
Say it for a higher band
5luggage limit→6baggage limit→7+baggage allowance
Synonyms
luggage allowance
Easily confused
baggage claim
“Please go to the baggage claim to collect your suitcase.”
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