Reading Theme:
Carry-On Baggage: Meaning, Rules & Examples
Meaning 1：hand luggage (carry-on baggage)
carry-on baggage
/ˈkæri ɑːn ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
n.
A small bag or suitcase you can take onto an airplane and keep with you during the flight.
hand luggage
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/hænd ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
n.
A small bag or suitcase that passengers can take into the aircraft cabin and store in an overhead bin or under the seat.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Combination of 'carry' (to transport) + 'on' (onto aircraft) + 'baggage' (luggage).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine you 'carry-on' your bag yourself onto the plane – that's carry-on baggage!
📖 Example
At the gate, the staff checked if my carry-on baggage could fit in the overhead bin.
At the gate, the staff checked if my carry-on baggage could fit in the overhead bin.
🔗 Collocations
carry-on baggage allowance – the maximum weight or size permitted for carry-on luggage
carry-on baggage size – the dimensions allowed for a bag to be taken into the cabin
carry-on baggage restriction – a rule limiting what can be carried onto an aircraft
🔄 Synonyms
hand luggage (n.) – luggage that passengers can carry onto the plane with them
cabin baggage (n.) – bags stored in the passenger cabin during flight
personal item (n.) – a small bag like a purse or backpack allowed in addition to carry-on
🚫 Antonyms
checked baggage (n.) – luggage that is stored in the cargo hold of the aircraft
hold luggage (n.) – luggage placed in the aircraft's cargo compartment
stowed baggage (n.) – bags that are not allowed in the cabin and must be checked in
🌱 Derivatives
carry-on (n.) – a small suitcase or bag suitable for carrying onto an airplane
carry-on bag (n.) – synonym of carry-on baggage
📖 Cultural Story
Emerging in mid-20th century air travel, 'carry-on baggage' describes luggage kept in the cabin. The term standardized with airline security rules.
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