Baggage
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
Definitions
2 meaningsSuitcases, bags, and other items carried by travelers.
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
Luggage; suitcases and other things that a person takes when travelling.
She had too much baggage for the flight.
💡 Simply: Things you take with you when you travel.
More Examples
The baggage carousel was jammed.
How It's Used
"I checked my baggage at the airport."
"The train was delayed due to baggage handling issues."
Past negative experiences or emotional burdens that hinder present well-being.
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
Emotional burdens or past experiences that affect a person's behavior.
She needed therapy to deal with her emotional baggage.
💡 Simply: Problems from the past that still affect you.
More Examples
He was weighed down by the baggage of his past.
How It's Used
"He carried a lot of emotional baggage from his childhood."
From Old French *bagage, from Old Italian bagaglio, perhaps of Turkic origin.
Historically, 'baggage' primarily referred to the physical belongings of armies and travelers.
Memory tip
Think of 'bag' as the root, representing the containers for your belongings.
Word Origin
"The core meaning related to carrying or transporting items."