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bag BrE / bæɡ /  NAmE / bæɡ / Native audio playback is not supported. bag(noun)BrE / bæɡ /  NAmE / bæɡ / a container made of paper or plastic, that opens at the top, used especially in shops/storesa plastic/polythene/paper baga laundry/mail baga black plastic rubbish/garbage baga strong container made from cloth, plastic, leather, etc., usually with one or two handles, used to carry things in when shopping or travellingsee also airbaghttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/airbaga shopping baga make-up bagHe's upstairs unpacking his bags.She opened her bag (= her handbag) and took out her comb.the amount contained in a bagsee also mixed baghttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/mixed-bagShe ate a bag of chips.a large amount or a large number of somethingGet in! There's bags of room.dark circles or loose folds of skin under the eyes, as a result of getting old or lack of sleepan insulting word for an unpleasant or bad-tempered older womansee also ratbaghttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ratbagall the birds, animals, etc. shot or caught on one occasionWe got a good bag today.(not) something that you are interested in or good atPoetry isn't really my bag.with all your possessions, especially secretly or suddenlyHe threw her out onto the street, bag and baggage.a set of methods or equipment that somebody can useHotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests.a very thin person or animalThe cat hadn’t been fed for weeks and was just a bag of bones.to be very nervousSee related entries: Nervoushttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/nervous/bag_1if something is in the bag, it is almost certain to be won or achievedto suddenly make somebody responsible for something important, such as finishing a difficult job, that is really your responsibilityYou two were going to fly off and leave me holding the bag.to tell a secret carelessly or by mistakeI wanted it to be a surprise, but my sister let the cat out of the bag.to leave a person or place permanently, especially after a disagreementto succeed in doing something difficult by making an extra effort or doing something clever or surprisingWe managed to pull it out of the bag despite not being at our best for most of the game.Extra ExamplesHe could not convince those who held the money bags that his idea was viable.He shouldered his bag and left.He tossed his bag onto an empty seat.He was walking along swinging his school bag.Her crocodile skin clutch bag matched her shoes.I had to lug my bags up the stairs.I opened the trunk of the car to retrieve my bags.I rummaged in my bag for a pen.New airline regulations banned scissors in carry-on bags.She grabbed her bag and ran out of the door.She had a heavy bag swinging from each hand.She helped me load my bags into the car.She stepped down off the bus with her bag slung over her shoulder.The bag bulged with papers and letters.The camera caught him slipping a CD into his bag.The customs officer asked him to empty out the contents of his bag.The dead soldiers were put on the plane in body bags.The mushrooms are sealed in a bag for freshness.They were gathering their bags, preparing to leave.Two youths snatched her bag as she was walking home.We dropped our bags off at the hotel and went straight out.We’re giving away a free goody bag with every children’s meal.You can check bags of up to 70 pounds for free.You need to have your bags packed and be ready to go by six.a baby changing baga bag of groceriesa cyclist with his laptop in a messenger bag slung across his chestHe was carrying a leather travelling bag.He was told to pack his bags and leave.I got my bag down from the rack.My passport was right at the bottom of my bag.The porter will take your bags up to your room.Word OriginMiddle English: perhaps from Old Norse baggi.

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(noun) a plastic/polythene/paper baga laundry/mail baga black plastic rubbish/garbage baga shopping bag  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	bag
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / bæɡ / NAmE / bæɡ /
Example	a plastic/polythene/paper bag a laundry/mail bag a black plastic rubbish/garbage bag a shopping bag
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Content	bag (noun)BrE / bæɡ / NAmE / bæɡ / a container made of paper or plastic, that opens at the top, used especially in shops/stores a plastic/polythene/paper bag a laundry/mail bag a black plastic rubbish/garbage bag a strong container made from cloth, plastic, leather, etc., usually with one or two handles, used to carry things in when shopping or travelling see also airbag https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/airbag a shopping bag a make-up bag He's upstairs unpacking his bags. She opened her bag (= her handbag) and took out her comb. the amount contained in a bag see also mixed bag https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/mixed-bag She ate a bag of chips. a large amount or a large number of something Get in! There's bags of room. dark circles or loose folds of skin under the eyes, as a result of getting old or lack of sleep an insulting word for an unpleasant or bad-tempered older woman see also ratbag https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ratbag all the birds, animals, etc. shot or caught on one occasion We got a good bag today. (not) something that you are interested in or good at Poetry isn't really my bag. with all your possessions, especially secretly or suddenly He threw her out onto the street, bag and baggage. a set of methods or equipment that somebody can use Hotel managers are using a whole new bag of tricks to attract their guests. a very thin person or animal The cat hadn’t been fed for weeks and was just a bag of bones. to be very nervous See related entries: Nervous https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/nervous/bag_1 if something is in the bag, it is almost certain to be won or achieved 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. 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. to leave a person or place permanently, especially after a disagreement 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. Extra Examples He could not convince those who held the money bags that his idea was viable. He shouldered his bag and left. He tossed his bag onto an empty seat. He was walking along swinging his school bag. Her crocodile skin clutch bag matched her shoes. I had to lug my bags up the stairs. I opened the trunk of the car to retrieve my bags. I rummaged in my bag for a pen. New airline regulations banned scissors in carry-on bags. She grabbed her bag and ran out of the door. She had a heavy bag swinging from each hand. She helped me load my bags into the car. She stepped down off the bus with her bag slung over her shoulder. The bag bulged with papers and letters. The camera caught him slipping a CD into his bag. The customs officer asked him to empty out the contents of his bag. The dead soldiers were put on the plane in body bags. The mushrooms are sealed in a bag for freshness. They were gathering their bags, preparing to leave. Two youths snatched her bag as she was walking home. We dropped our bags off at the hotel and went straight out. We’re giving away a free goody bag with every children’s meal. You can check bags of up to 70 pounds for free. You need to have your bags packed and be ready to go by six. a baby changing bag a bag of groceries a cyclist with his laptop in a messenger bag slung across his chest He was carrying a leather travelling bag. He was told to pack his bags and leave. I got my bag down from the rack. My passport was right at the bottom of my bag. The porter will take your bags up to your room. Word Origin Middle English: perhaps from Old Norse baggi.
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Bag I Bæɡ Shopping Noun Bre Plastic/Polythene/Paper Laundry/Mail

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