bag Definition
- 1a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things
- 2a piece of luggage
- 3a woman's handbag or purse
Using bag: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She carried a small bag containing her passport and money.
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I need to pack my bags before we leave.
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She left her bag on the train.
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She bought a new designer bag to match her outfit.
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He was caught shoplifting and had a bag full of stolen goods.
bag Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bag
Example
After the divorce, she left him, taking the children and leaving him with nothing - he was left with nothing, bag and baggage.
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I wasn't supposed to tell anyone about the surprise party, but I accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
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With only one more point needed to win, the team felt that victory was in the bag.
Summary: bag in Brief
The word 'bag' [bæɡ] refers to a flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things. It can also refer to a piece of luggage or a woman's handbag. Phrases like 'bag and baggage' mean with all one's belongings, while 'let the cat out of the bag' means to reveal a secret. 'In the bag' means certain to be obtained or achieved.
