bag

¹bag

noun \ˈbag also ˈbāg\

Definition of BAG

1

: a usually flexible container that may be closed for holding, storing, or carrying something: as a : purse; especially : handbag b : a bag for game c : suitcase

2

: something resembling a bag: as a (1) : a pouched or pendulous bodily part or organ; especially : udder (2) : a puffy or sagging protuberance of flabby skin b : a puffed-out sag or bulge in cloth c : a square white stuffed canvas bag used to mark a base in baseball

3

: the amount contained in a bag

4

a : a quantity of game taken; also : the maximum legal quantity of game b : an assortment or collection especially of nonmaterial things <a bag of tricks>

5

: an unattractive woman

6

: something one likes or does regularly or well; also : one's characteristic way of doing things

— in the bag

1

: sure, certain <her nomination was in the bag>; also : assured of a successful conclusion : sewn up <have the game in the bag>

2

slang : drunk 1a

Examples of BAG

1. She packed her lunch in a paper bag.
2. She put the pencil in her bag.
3. a tired old man with bags under his eyes

Origin of BAG

Middle English bagge, from Old Norse baggi

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to BAG

Synonyms: poke [chiefly Southern & Midland], pouch, sack

Related Words: carryall, portmanteau, traveling bag, wallet; bundle, pack, package, packet, parcel; backpack, barracks bag, duffel bag, haversack, knapsack, rucksack, satchel, tote; handbag, pocketbook, purse, tote bag; ditty bag, flight bag, garment bag, kit bag, shopping bag, work bag

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