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Bag I Bæɡ Carrying Heavy Plastic Extra Noun

Word3 bag
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /bæɡ/ /bæɡ/
Example
  • he was carrying a heavy bag of groceries.
  • it was wrapped in a brown paper bag.
  • put it in a black plastic garbage bag.
  • a make-up bag
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bag

(noun)/bæɡ/ /bæɡ/
  1. a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling
    • SEE ALSO bin bag
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bin-bag
    • He was carrying a heavy bag of groceries.
    • It was wrapped in a brown paper bag.
    • Put it in a black plastic garbage bag.
    • a make-up bag
    • a baby changing bag
    • She tipped out the contents of her bag (= handbag).

    Extra Examples

    • He shouldered his bag and left.
    • He tossed his bag onto an empty seat.
    • He was walking along swinging his school bag.
    • I rummaged in my bag for a pen.
    • She grabbed her bag and ran out of the door.
    • She had a heavy bag swinging from each hand.
    • She stepped down off the bus with her bag slung over her shoulder.
    • The bag bulged with papers and letters.
    • The camera caught her slipping a necklace and earrings into her bag.
    • The mushrooms are sealed in a bag for freshness.
    • Two youths snatched her bag as she was walking home.
    • My passport was right at the bottom of my bag.
    • They saw a cyclist with his laptop in a messenger bag slung across his chest.
  2. a bag or case that you take when you are travelling; a piece of luggage
    • SEE ALSO carpet bag
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/carpet-bag
    • I packed my bags and left for the airport.
    • He's upstairs unpacking his bags.
    • Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag.
    • He was carrying a leather travelling bag.
    • You can check bags of up to 23kg for free.

    Extra Examples

    • I had to lug my bags up the stairs.
    • I opened the trunk of the car to retrieve my bags.
    • New airline regulations banned scissors in carry-on bags.
    • She helped me load my bags into the car.
    • The customs officer asked him to empty out the contents of his bag.
    • They were gathering their bags, preparing to leave.
    • We dropped our bags off at the hotel and went straight out.
    • You need to have your bags packed and be ready to go by six.
    • He was told to pack his bags and leave.
    • I got my bag down from the rack.
    • The porter will take your bags up to your room.
  3. the amount contained in a bag
    • SEE ALSO grab bag
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/grab-bag
    • She ate a bag of chips.
  4. a large amount or a large number of something
    • Get in! There's bags of room.
  5. dark circles or loose folds of skin under the eyes, as a result of getting old or lack of sleep
  6. an offensive word for an unpleasant or angry older woman
    • SEE ALSO ratbag
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ratbag
  7. all the birds, animals, etc. shot or caught on one occasion
    • We got a good bag today.
  8. (not) something that you are interested in or good at
    • Poetry isn't really my bag.
  9. with all your possessions, especially secretly or suddenly
    • He threw her out onto the street, bag and baggage.
  10. a very thin person or animal
    • The cat hadn’t been fed for weeks and was just a bag of bones.
  11. a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use
    • Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests.
  12. to be very nervous
    • By the time of the interview, I was a bundle of nerves.
  13. if something is in the bag, it is almost certain to be won or achieved
  14. to suddenly make somebody responsible for something important, such as finishing a difficult job, that is really your responsibility
    • You two were going to fly off and leave me holding the bag.
  15. to tell a secret carelessly or by mistake
    • I wanted it to be a surprise, but my sister let the cat out of the bag.
  16. to leave a person or place permanently, especially after an argument
  17. to succeed in doing something difficult by making an extra effort or doing something clever or surprising
    • We managed to pull it out of the bag despite not being at our best for most of the game.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: perhaps from Old Norse baggi.
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