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bag

bag

1.0
A flexible container for carrying personal things like books or clothes
  • noun
  • /bæɡ/
translation icon : bolsa
  • I picked up his baseball bag while we were moving.
  • a plastic bag
  • a shopping bag
  • a paper bag

So I fell in love with this bag right here yes.

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Examples

  • I packed my laptop and books into a bag for the trip.

  • This is a reusable bag, so no waste.

  • Just want you to look in this bag and just take out.

  • Just put it in your bag, go and create.

  • Open the bag, opening the bag of bread, stop.

  • What do you say we pick up the bags first then eat at the station?

  • You could just throw it right in your bag and you're good.

  • OK, we've got a grocery bag of beauty goods.

  • If you are working with kids, think about a soft-sided lunch bag with the school logo.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Like a rucksack or duffel bag.

Synonyms

purse
vsbag
399 1.0

A small bag for carrying money, cards, and small personal items

is the general flexible container used for many object types
suitcase
vsbag
356 1.0

A large box with a handle for carrying clothes when you travel

is a flexible container rather than a rigid or structured travel case
backpack
vsbag
204 1.0

A bag with shoulder straps that you wear on your back to carry your things

is a general flexible container that can be carried in many ways
sack
vsbag
117 1.0

A large bag made of paper, plastic or cloth for carrying things

is the general flexible container term used for many carrying needs
packet
vsbag
101 1.8

A small package for items like seeds or papers

is the broader flexible container used for carrying larger items
handbag
vsbag
89 1.0

A small bag women carry to hold keys, phone, and money

is the general flexible container for many uses beyond this style
plastic bag
vsbag
77 1.0

A thin bag made of plastic for carrying or storing things

is any flexible container regardless of material
pouch
vsbag
72 2.1

A small soft bag for holding things like coins or herbs

is the general flexible container used for larger everyday carrying needs
paper bag
vsbag
42 1.0

A bag made of paper that shops use to carry things you buy

is any flexible container not limited to paper materials
tote
vsbag
  • US
40 4.1

A large strong bag for carrying things like books or groceries

has the same purpose but the key is the more general term
duffel
vsbag
38 4.4

A large soft bag used to carry clothes and gear when traveling

has identical meaning but is a shorter alternate name in many uses
duffel bag
vsbag
32 3.1

A large cloth bag with a round shape for carrying clothes and other things for travel or sport

is the general flexible container used for everyday carrying also
knapsack
vsbag
26 2.7

A bag with straps you carry on your back to hold personal things

is the general flexible container not limited to strap carrying methods
trash bag
vsbag
  • US
20 1.0

A strong plastic bag used to hold and carry garbage

is the general flexible container for carrying useful personal items instead
pocketbook
vsbag
  • US
15 3.1

A small bag used to carry money and small personal items

is the general flexible container used for many other purposes
shopping bag
vsbag
14 1.0

A bag, usually plastic or thick paper with handles, used to carry things after shopping

is the general flexible container for carrying many other items
baggie
vsbag
  • Informal
13 2.5

A small plastic bag used to hold food or small items

is a general flexible container for carrying many personal possessions
tote bag
vsbag
12 1.8

A large strong cloth container with two long handles for carrying books or shopping

is the general flexible container that can be any style
book bag
vsbag
12 1.1

A bag students use to carry books and other school things

has identical meaning but is written as a single compound word often
grocery bag
vsbag
11 1.0

A paper or plastic container people use to carry food and other items from a store

is a general flexible container for many kinds of belongings
11 2.8

A small bag for clothes and things you need for one night

is the general flexible container for trips of any length
Ziploc
vsbag
  • US
9 3.0

A plastic bag with a seal you close to keep food or small items fresh

is the general flexible container not defined by resealing feature
garment bag
vsbag
7 2.7

A long bag for carrying clothes so they do not get wrinkled and can be hung

is the general flexible container not specifically made for hanging clothes
moneybag
vsbag
5 3.2

A small bag with a string for holding coins

is the general flexible container for carrying various personal items
brown bag
vsbag
3 2.4

A simple paper bag used to carry a packed lunch

is the general flexible container not limited to lunch use
grip
vsbag
  • Archaic
3 7.5

A small bag or suitcase for carrying clothes and small items

is the general flexible container used for many travel or daily needs
burlap bag
vsbag
  • US
2 3.2

A bag made from rough cloth used to carry or store things

is the general flexible container often used for personal everyday belongings
bookbag
vsbag
  • US
1 1.1

A bag students use to carry books and school supplies

is the general flexible container used for many non school items
mailbag
vsbag
1 2.0

A large strong bag for carrying letters and packages

is the general flexible container for personal items rather than mail transport
carpetbag
vsbag
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A large travel bag made from carpet fabric used in the 1800s

is the general flexible container used today for ordinary carrying needs
schoolbag
vsbag
1 1.0

A bag for carrying books and school things

is the general flexible container for many purposes beyond school
tool bag
vsbag
1 1.6

A strong bag for carrying tools with pockets to keep them organized

is the general flexible container used for ordinary personal belongings
kit bag
vsbag
1 3.0

A strong bag soldiers use to carry clothes and gear

is the general flexible container used by anyone for daily belongings
seabag
vsbag
1 7.1

A long round bag with a drawstring used by sailors to carry clothes and personal items

is the general flexible container for carrying items in everyday life
carrier bag
vsbag
  • UK
1 1.7

A bag shops give you to carry things you buy home

is the general flexible container for many kinds of items
belt bag
vsbag
1 2.3

A small bag with a zipper worn around the waist to carry items

is a general flexible container carried by hand shoulder or back
traveling bag
vsbag
  • US
1 1.3

A case for carrying clothes and personal items on a trip

is the general flexible container used in many non travel situations
airtight bag
vsbag
3.2

A bag that keeps air from entering or leaving to protect what is inside

is the general flexible container without special sealing features
moneybags
vsbag
4.2

A small bag used to carry coins or cash

is the general flexible container for many purposes beyond money use
ragbag
vsbag
  • Archaic
7.2

A bag for keeping old cloths used for cleaning

is the general flexible container for carrying a variety of everyday items
kitbag
vsbag
  • UK
5.8

A strong bag soldiers use to carry clothes and equipment

has identical meaning but is often written as a single word form
workbag
vsbag
2.9

A bag for carrying sewing tools and materials

is the general flexible container for everyday personal or travel items

Idioms

18 5.7

A secret people now know

to hold the bag
  • Informal
11 8.8

End up responsible for the blame or a problem others avoid

To tell a secret that should be kept

To be very bad at even simple tasks

9.8

Very stupid and not able to think clearly

Completely without help for any task

A face that looks very ugly

9.9

Looks very ugly and a little funny, especially in the face

Compounds

77 1.0

A thin bag made of plastic for carrying or storing things

67 1.0

A warm padded bag to sleep in when camping

42 1.0

A bag made of paper that shops use to carry things you buy

38 4.9

A large sealed bag for carrying a dead person after an accident or during war

32 3.1

A large cloth bag with a round shape for carrying clothes and other things for travel or sport

20 1.0

A strong plastic bag used to hold and carry garbage

mixed bag
  • Informal
17 3.7

A group of things, people, or results with both good and bad parts

14 1.0

A bag, usually plastic or thick paper with handles, used to carry things after shopping

12 1.1

A bag students use to carry books and other school things

12 1.8

A large strong cloth container with two long handles for carrying books or shopping

11 4.1

A set of useful methods someone uses to solve problems

11 1.0

A paper or plastic container people use to carry food and other items from a store

11 1.0

A small paper bag with tea leaves for making one cup of tea

11 2.8

A small bag for clothes and things you need for one night

9 1.0

A packet of thin fried potato slices you eat as a snack

old bag
  • Slur
8 9.9

A rude word people use for an unpleasant older woman

7 2.7

A long bag for carrying clothes so they do not get wrinkled and can be hung

bag of bones
  • Offensive
6 7.0

A very thin person or animal and sometimes a thing that is very worn and broken

barf bag
  • Informal
6 4.7

A small bag to throw up into when you feel sick while traveling

punch bag
  • Offensive
6 5.0

A person others blame or hurt repeatedly

5 2.0

A bag a restaurant gives you to take home leftover food

bag lady
  • Offensive
5 8.2

A homeless woman who carries her things in shopping bags

5 1.3

A large bag for carrying golf clubs and balls

5 1.3

A bag with a long strap that you wear on one shoulder

dime bag
  • NSFW
5 9.9

A small bag of illegal marijuana sold for ten dollars

punching bag
  • Informal
5 4.2

A person others often blame or shout at when they are angry

5 2.5

A bag a restaurant gives you to take leftover food home

air bag
  • Specialized
5 2.8

A safety cushion inside a car that fills with air quickly during a crash to protect people

grab bag
  • Informal
4 4.1

A collection of different small items chosen at random

3 2.4

A simple paper bag used to carry a packed lunch

3 2.9

A strong bag you hang and hit with your fists to practice boxing

2 4.1

A small elegant bag a woman carries to formal evening events

2 3.2

A bag made from rough cloth used to carry or store things

2 1.8

A waterproof bag filled with ice that you put on your body to cool it and reduce swelling

1 3.5

A handbag made by a famous fashion brand that is often expensive

1 1.6

A strong bag for carrying tools with pockets to keep them organized

1 1.6

A bag inside a vacuum cleaner that holds dust and dirt

burn bag
  • Formal
1 7.9

A strong locked bag for holding secret papers to be burned

1 2.0

A bag inside a vacuum cleaner that collects dust and dirt when you clean

1 3.0

A strong bag soldiers use to carry clothes and gear

Gladstone bag
  • Archaic
1 8.5

A large, stiff leather travel bag with a hinged top

scum bag
  • Offensive
1 8.9

A very bad person who treats other people cruelly

1 2.3

A small bag with a zipper worn around the waist to carry items

1 1.7

A bag shops give you to carry things you buy home

1 4.1

A small handbag without straps that you carry in your hand for formal occasions

ditty bag
  • Jargon
1 8.6

A small bag sailors or soldiers use to hold personal items like a sewing kit and toiletries

A bag you close at the top by pulling a string

flea bag
  • Slang
1 7.2

A sofa that is old, worn, and dirty

rag bag
  • UK
1 7.1

A messy mix of things that do not belong together

1 8.1

A small bag with powder that pitchers use to make their hands less slippery

1 1.3

A case for carrying clothes and personal items on a trip

1 2.5

A small disposable bag on planes for passengers to throw up into

bitch bag
  • Offensive
9.9

Usually said about a woman who is often rude and complains a lot

douche bag
  • Specialized
9.3

A soft small bag with a nozzle used to wash the inside of the vagina or rectum

douche bag
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude selfish person who treats others badly

A bag that keeps air from entering or leaving to protect what is inside

bag of dicks
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude expression for a very unpleasant situation that causes frustration

bag of dicks
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude expression for an extremely unpleasant person who treats others badly

4.1

A sleeping bag that is narrow at the feet and fits closely to keep you warm

An exercise where someone strikes a padded bag to train and relieve stress

3.7

A rubber bottle filled with hot water used to warm the body or bed

it bag
  • Literature
8.6

A very fashionable handbag that many people want for one season

1.4

A heavy bag hung up that you hit to train for boxing

1.0

A strong plastic bag used to hold household waste

8.6

A bag with tiny holes that cools water as it evaporates

1.6

A small waterproof case for carrying soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste when traveling

tucker-bag
  • Archaic
9.9

A bag for carrying food used by travellers or workers

shopping bag
  • Texting
2.5

A place on a store website or app where you save items before buying them

A small waterproof bag for carrying soap and toothpaste when travelling

A plastic bag you seal and take the air out of to keep food or clothes fresh

7.8

A bag without a zipper that has a smooth, simple shape

How Big

suitcase
356 1.0
duffel
38 4.4
tote
  • US
40 4.1
bag
1.0
pouch
72 2.1

Surface Forms

bag singular
bags plural

Etymology

Bag comes from an old Norse word baggi meaning 'bundle' or 'sack'. You can see the same idea in baggage, so a bag is a soft container you use to carry your things.