Meaning of the word bag in English

What does bag mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bag

US /bæɡ/

UK /bæɡ/

Noun

a container made of flexible material (such as paper or plastic) that is open at the top or has a top that can be closed and that is used for carrying things

Example:

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She packed her clothes in a large travel bag.

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Could you hand me that paper bag?

Synonym:

sack pouch container holdall case

a person's area of interest or skill

Example:

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Public speaking is not really my bag.

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Learning new languages is definitely her bag.

Synonym:

forte specialty niche cup of tea

Verb

to put (something) into a bag

Example:

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She carefully bagged the groceries.

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Don't forget to bag your trash before putting it out.

Synonym:

pack sack pouch containerize

to succeed in getting or achieving (something)

Example:

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He managed to bag the last ticket to the concert.

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The team hopes to bag another championship this season.

Synonym:

secure obtain acquire get win

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