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luggage noun [ ˈlʌɡɪdʒ ]

• suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for travelling.
• "upon landing, we waited and waited for our luggage"
Similar: baggage, bag and baggage, things, gear, belongings, kit, effects, goods and chattels, impedimenta, paraphernalia, accoutrements, rig, tackle, bags, suitcases, cases, trunks, stuff, clobber,
Origin: late 16th century (originally denoting inconveniently heavy baggage): from lug1 + -age.


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