Definition of bag - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
luggagestrong container with handles for carrying
- He packed his clothes in a travel bag.
2.
baseballUS cloth-covered pillow used in baseball basesUS
- He slid safely into the bag.
3.
eyesdark circle under the eye
- He had bags under his eyes from lack of sleep.
4.
- She has bags of energy today.
5.
- Music is really her bag.
6.
drugsUS small envelope containing drugsUS
- The police found a bag of narcotics.
7.
biologyTECH. sac in animal bodies containing fluidTECH.
- The doctor examined the bag in the animal's body.
8.
huntingDated UK quantity of game taken in a huntDated UK
- The hunter's bag was full by noon.
9.
mathematicsTECH. collection of objects allowing repeatsTECH.
- The set was actually a bag of numbers.
10.
measurementTECH. UK unit of measure for cementTECH. UK
- They ordered a bag of cement for the project.
Verb
1.
packingtr. place items into a sack or container for carryingtr.
- She bagged the groceries quickly.
2.
- She bagged the first prize in the contest.
3.
huntingtr. capture or kill in huntingtr.
- He bagged three ducks this morning.
4.
saggingintr. hang loosely while forming a drooping shapeintr.
- The old curtains bagged at the bottom.
Images of bag
strong container with handles for carrying 
cloth-covered pillow used in baseball bases 
dark circle under the eye 
quantity of game taken in a hunt
Expressions with bag
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put items into a bag
She decided to bag up the groceries.
container with random items for surprise selection
She reached into the grab bag and pulled out a small toy..
group with few common characteristics
The team was a mixed bag of talents.
bag filled with material for punching practice
He trained daily with the punching bag to improve his boxing skills..
score a goal in a sports game
He managed to bag a goal in the final minute.
certain to happen or be achieved
With their lead, the victory is in the bag.
abandon a person so that this person faces trouble or blame alone
They ran away after breaking the window and left him holding the bag.
responsible for a problem or failure
After the project failed, she was left holding the bag.
very thin person or animal
After the illness, he looked like a bag of bones.
very nervous person
Before the exam, she was a bag of nerves.
collection of clever ways to solve problems
He reached into his bag of tricks to fix it.
bag for taking home uneaten restaurant food
He always requests a doggie bag after dinner.
bag for taking home uneaten restaurant food
She asked the waiter for a doggy bag.
very unintelligent or lacking in common sense
He is dumber than a bag of rocks.
bag packed with essentials for emergencies
She keeps a go bag by the door.
be left with responsibility or blame
He was left to hold the bag after the project failed.
not something someone likes or enjoys
It's not my bag to watch horror movies late at night.
something someone does not like or is not interested in
Jazz music is not my bag.
the secret becomes known by others
Now the cat is out of the bag, everyone knows the truth!
the secret has been revealed and can't be hidden again
Once she told him, the cat's out of the bag.
net used in soccer to catch the ball
The ball hit the back of the onion bag.
unattractive or rough-looking face
He had a face like a bag of nails after the fight.
lose or waste a valuable opportunity
She fumbled the bag by not signing the contract.
bag with toys and treats for children
She bought a lucky bag at the school fair.
Origin of bag
Old Norse, baggi (bag)
Terms with bag included in their meaning
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clothing
small bag in clothing for carrying items
storage
items contained within something like a box or bag
accessories
small bag for carrying money
storage
large bag made of strong material
furniture
soft bag filled with material for comfort
general use
bag with straps for carrying on the back
travel
carry items in a two-strap bag worn on shoulders
aviation
large bag filled with gas for air travel
wine packaging
wine in a plastic bag inside a box, usually inexpensive
finance
small bag for carrying coins
luggage
large cylindrical bag for personal belongings
accessories
strap for carrying a small bag
medical
bag of ice applied to reduce swelling
backpack
bag carried on the back, used for carrying supplies or personal items
containers
small bag usually closed with a drawstring
support
strap over shoulder to hold garment or bag
accessory
long strap on bag for carrying over shoulder
travel
bag with personal hygiene items for travel or daily use
fashion
large bag used for carrying a number of items
fashion
bag with a strap worn around the waist
packaging
box containing wine in a bag with a tap
bag
string in a bag to close the opening
luggage
large cylindrical bag for carrying belongings
travel bag
casual bag used for short trips
Examples of bag in a sentence
The bag was full of groceries. The runner touched the bag with his foot. The umpire dusted off the bag before the game. Stress can cause bags to form under your eyes. She noticed bags appearing after several sleepless nights. The new café has bags of charm.
We had bags of time before the train arrived. Gardening is not really my bag. Traveling the world is definitely his bag. He was arrested with a bag of illegal substances. The dealer handed over a bag to the undercover officer. The surgeon carefully drained the fluid from the bag. A bag in the fish's body was filled with liquid. His bag included several pheasants and ducks. The bag was lighter than expected after the hunt. The bag contained multiple instances of the same element. In the bag, numbers could appear more than once. The builder requested a bag of cement for the repairs. Each bag of cement covers a specific area. He bagged the clothes for donation. They bagged the toys after playtime. He bagged a great job after graduation. They bagged the contract against all odds. She bagged a deer during the hunt. They bagged several pheasants last season. The sweater bagged around his elbows. Her jeans bagged at the knees after wearing.
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- French:sac, ensacher, ...
- German:Tasche, einpacken, ...
- Italian:borsa, insacchettare, ...
- Spanish:bolso, meter, ...
- Portuguese:mala, ensacar, ...
- Chinese:包, 装袋, ...
- Japanese:バッグ, 袋に入れる, ...
- Arabic:حَقِيبَة, وَضَعَ فِي كِيسٍ, ...
- Hebrew:תִּיק, לֶאֱרוֹז, ...
- Russian:сумка, упаковывать, ...
- Ukrainian:сумка, складати, ...
- Hindi:बैग, बैग में डालना, ...
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