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Bag

🇬🇧 UK /["/bæɡ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bæɡ/"]/

Meaning of Bag

a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling

In simple words: A container made of flexible material used for carrying things.

Bag in a sentence

• I put my lunch in a bag before heading to work.
• She carries a stylish bag to every event.
• After shopping, I had a heavy bag full of groceries.
• He was excited to bag a trophy in the competition.
• Don't forget to bag the leaves in the yard this weekend.
• The photographer used a special bag to protect the camera.
• We should bag some deals during the sale this weekend.
• She bought a new bag that matched her shoes.

How to use Bag

Use 'bag' in everyday conversation to describe any type of carrying container. It's appropriate in both casual and more formal contexts. Avoid using 'bag' for very specific or different types of containers, like 'box' or 'basket'.

Grammar pattern

bag + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'bag' like a 'big' container to 'carry' your stuff.

Related words

Collocations with Bag

• strong
• heavy
• empty
• open
• unzip
• close
• bulge (with something)
• contain something
• hold something
• in a/​the bag
• inside a/​the bag
• bag of
• the contents of a bag
• have your bags packed
• sling your bag over your shoulder
• strong
• heavy
• empty
• open
• unzip
• close
• bulge (with something)
• contain something
• hold something
• in a/​the bag
• inside a/​the bag
• bag of
• the contents of a bag
• have your bags packed
• sling your bag over your shoulder

Synonyms for Bag

• pouch
• sack
• carrier
• case
• receptacle

Opposites of Bag

• box
• container

Common mistakes with Bag

• Confused with 'sack' when referring to larger bags.
• Using 'bag' to describe non-flexible containers.
• Incorrectly pluralizing as 'bags' when it’s a collective term.

Frequently asked questions about Bag

What does Bag mean?

A container made of flexible material used for carrying things.

What is the definition of Bag?

a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling

How do you use Bag in a sentence?

I put my lunch in a bag before heading to work.

Can you give another example of Bag?

She carries a stylish bag to every event.

What are synonyms for Bag?

Common alternatives include pouch, sack, carrier, case, receptacle.

What is the opposite of Bag?

Opposite meanings include box, container.

What words go with Bag?

It commonly pairs with strong, heavy, empty, open, unzip, close, bulge (with something), contain something, hold something, in a/​the bag, inside a/​the bag, bag of, the contents of a bag, have your bags packed, sling your bag over your shoulder, strong, heavy, empty, open, unzip, close, bulge (with something), contain something, hold something, in a/​the bag, inside a/​the bag, bag of, the contents of a bag, have your bags packed, sling your bag over your shoulder.

What are common mistakes when using Bag?

Confused with 'sack' when referring to larger bags. Using 'bag' to describe non-flexible containers. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'bags' when it’s a collective term.

How do you pronounce Bag?

US: /["/bæɡ/"]/, UK: /["/bæɡ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bag?

Use 'bag' in everyday conversation to describe any type of carrying container. It's appropriate in both casual and more formal contexts. Avoid using 'bag' for very specific or different types of containers, like 'box' or 'basket'.

What CEFR level is Bag?

"Bag" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.