Baggage Claim

Definition

(Noun; Travel) The never-ending search for your suitcase in a sea of identical black bags at the airport baggage claim area.

Baggage Claim: Hundreds of people standing motionless in front of hundreds of carousels filled with indistinguishable pieces of luggage spinning round and round endlessly like some kind of surreal carnival ride gone wrong...

Usage

I'm so excited to go on vacation - but first I have to survive the dreaded baggage claim!

Insight

What do you call it when all the suitcases come alive and start dancing around? A luggage party!

Origin

It is said that 'baggage claim' was invented by an ancient traveler who wanted to make sure his belongings were safe while he explored new lands...but instead ended up creating a nightmare for future generations!

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