Learn English – “Baggage” versus “luggage”

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I have the feeling that luggage is more closely associated with vacation travel, whereas baggage is for general transportation. Or… are they just exact synonyms?

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Outside of the emotional realm (as noted by FumbleFingers), they both generally refer to "that stuff you're traveling with". I think I'm more likely to say "baggage" for irregular items (e.g. golf clubs) and "luggage" for things packed in suitcases. "Luggage" but not "baggage" can also refer to the suitcase itself; when you buy a suitcase you're buying luggage, not baggage, but when you fill it up and get on a plane you're carrying either luggage or baggage.

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