Liquids

How it is used

The usual rule at many airports is containers of up to 100 ml in one resealable, transparent bag of about one litre, shown separately at security. Some airports with newer scanners have relaxed this, so it can differ from airport to airport. Medicines and baby food are usually exceptions.

Example sentences

1. Do you have any liquids in your bag? Please put them in a plastic bag.

2. My shampoo was taken at security because it was over the liquids limit.

Common collocations

• liquids bag
• 100 ml liquids rule
• liquids limit
• take out your liquids

Related terms

• security checkThe place and process at an airport where staff screen passengers and their cabin bags for dangerous or banned items before they reach the gates.
• prohibited itemsThings passengers may not carry on a plane, or not in the cabin, such as weapons, sharp objects, large amounts of liquid or dangerous goods.
• trayA plastic box at airport security in which you put your bag, coat, belt and other items so they can go through the x-ray machine.
• carry-onA small bag or suitcase you are allowed to take into the cabin of a plane with you, within the airline's size and weight limits.

More terms: Security Screening

• metal detector
• body scanner
• pat-down