baggage
1 of 2noun (1)
bag·gage ˈba-gij 
1
: suitcases, trunks, and personal belongings of travelers : luggage
2
: transportable equipment especially of a military force
3
: intangible things (such as feelings, circumstances, or beliefs) that get in the way
emotional baggage
baggage
2 of 2noun (2)
1
dated : a contemptible or disreputable woman
"I can buy her off. If she took money from him—the mercenary, painted baggage!—why, then, she'll take it from me."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Edward Bulwer-Lytton2
dated : a young woman
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English bagage, from Middle French, from bagues belongings, baggage
Noun (2)
probably modification of Middle French bagasse, from Old Occitan bagassa
First Known Use
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing baggage
Kids Definition
baggage
noun
bag·gage ˈba-gij
: the bags, suitcases, and personal belongings of a traveler
baggages
noun
as in luggage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- luggage
- bags
- valises
- attachés
- briefcases
- knapsacks
- backpacks
- rucksacks
- attaché cases
- haversacks
- suitcases
- kits
- packsacks
- kit bags
- duffel bags
- carpetbags
- traveling cases
- cosmetic cases
- wallets
- overnight bags
- handbags
- holdalls
- overnight cases
- carryalls
- portmanteaus
- carry-ons
- traveling bags
- weekenders
- portmanteaux
- weekend bags
- weekend cases
- grips
