The luggage claim
Example: Luggage claim is area where baggage is retrieved
Definition
"The luggage claim" is the designated area in an airport or transportation hub where travelers collect their checked baggage after a flight or trip. It is typically equipped with conveyor belts or carousels to assist in the efficient retrieval of luggage.
Etymology
The term "the luggage claim" combines 'luggage,' originating from the Old French word 'logier' meaning 'to lodge,' referring to travelers' bags, and 'claim,' from the Latin 'clamare,' meaning 'to call out or demand.' Together, they denote the place where passengers 'claim' their stored belongings after a journey.
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"The luggage claim" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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