What does “bag” mean?
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nouna container made of cloth, paper, plastic or leather for carrying things
Put the groceries in this bag.
Bag at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /bæɡ/ · BAG
How to use “bag” correctly
“Pack your bags” can mean to get ready to leave a place for good.
Common phrases with “bag”
- plastic bag
- shopping bag
- pack your bags
- school bag
Idioms with “bag”
- Let the cat out of the bag: To tell a secret by accident.
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