Baggage-Luggage | Commonly Confused Words

Baggage

/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Items such as bags or suitcases that people take on a trip

You can check your baggage in at the desk.Her emotional baggage affected her relationships.The company's financial baggage slowed its growth.

/ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

Objects such as suitcases or bags used for carrying personal belongings during travel.

You can carry all your luggage comfortably.Her luggage was delayed at the airport.The luggage compartment was full on the bus.

Both baggage and luggage refer to bags, suitcases, and personal belongings taken on a journey.
Baggage often implies the items collectively in the context of air travel or on emotional terms as in emotional baggage.
Luggage focuses more on the physical suitcases or travel cases specifically.
Think of luggage as something you carry, literally, and baggage more figuratively.
Baggage can sometimes refer to historical or emotional burdens, while luggage always refers to travel items.