Example: Baggage claim area where passengers collect checked luggage
Definition
"The baggage claim" refers to the designated area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight. It typically consists of conveyor belts or carousels that deliver bags for passengers to retrieve upon arrival.
The term "the baggage claim" combines "baggage," originating from the Old French word 'bagage,' meaning luggage or sacks, and "claim," derived from the Latin 'clamare,' meaning to call out or demand. Together, it reflects the process of passengers claiming their luggage after a journey.
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"The baggage claim" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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