Do Americans say luggage or baggage?


Do Americans say luggage or baggage? There is a slight preference of baggage over luggage in American English.


Is it correct to say luggage?

Luggage is the usual word in British English, but baggage is preferred in the context of the bags and cases that passengers take on a flight. In North American English baggage is usually used.


Do Americans say luggage or baggage?

There is a slight preference of baggage over luggage in American English.