The baggage claim
Example: Baggage claim is area where luggage is collected after flight
Definition
"The baggage claim" is the designated area at an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight. It is typically equipped with conveyor belts that deliver suitcases and bags from the aircraft to the passengers for retrieval.
Etymology
The term "the baggage claim" combines 'baggage,' referring to luggage or personal belongings carried while traveling, and 'claim,' meaning the act of demanding or collecting something. 'Baggage' originates from the Old French 'bagage,' related to 'bag,' while 'claim' comes from the Latin 'clamare,' meaning to call out or demand. Together, they refer to the place where travelers claim their luggage after a journey.
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"The baggage claim" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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