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Luggage

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/nounCore term

In tourism & hospitality, luggage means: The bags and suitcases that guests bring with them when they travel; in English it is an uncountable noun.

In Turkish: bagaj, valizler, eşyalar

How it is used

Bellboys carry, store and deliver luggage. Hotels offer luggage storage (a luggage room or left-luggage) for guests who arrive early or leave late. Airlines and American English often say baggage.

Example sentences

  1. You can leave your luggage with us and enjoy the pool until your room is ready.

  2. How many pieces of luggage do you have? – Two suitcases and a small bag.

Common collocations

  • leave your luggage
  • store luggage
  • luggage room
  • piece of luggage
  • luggage trolley
  • bellboyA hotel employee who carries guests' luggage, shows them to their rooms and helps with small tasks.
  • check inTo arrive at a hotel, register your details and receive your room key. Staff also check a guest in.
  • late check-outPermission for a guest to leave the room later than the hotel's normal check-out time, sometimes for an extra charge.
  • transferTransport arranged for travellers between two places, usually the airport and the hotel, as part of a booking or package.

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