The bag
Example: He carries his bag to school every day
Definition
"The bag" refers to a container made from flexible material, typically used for carrying items such as books, groceries, or personal belongings. It is often portable and can have handles or straps for convenience.
Etymology
The term "the bag" traces back to Old Norse 'baggi,' meaning a sack or pack. Over time, it evolved in Middle English to describe various containers for carrying goods. Did you know? The word 'bag' is related to the idea of a bundle or a bundle of belongings.
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"The bag" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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