baggage /ˈbæɡɪd͡ʒ/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •Portable cases, large bags, and similar equipment for manually carrying, pushing, or pulling personal items while travelingPlease put your baggage in the trunk.Uncountable synonyms: luggage; gear; stuff •An army's portable equipment; its baggage train. •(informal) Factors, especially psychological ones, which interfere with a person's ability to function effectively.This person has got a lot of emotional baggage. •(offensive, no longer used) A woman. A female, especially one who is saucy, impudent."Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! I tell thee what: get thee to church o’ Thursday, Or never after look me in the face. Speak not; reply not; do not answer me." — 1597 formsbaggages Phrases with baggage excess baggageLuggage which exceeds the allowable size or weight (as for an airline flight or train trip), and for which an extra fee must therefore be paid.