[Grammar] Can we use "baggages"?

[Mike MC]

I know it's an uncountable noun, but I wonder if there's a context where we can use "baggages." Can we use it to mean, for example, different kinds/pieces of baggage?

 

[Tdol]

I wouldn't.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Nope. And we don't say luggages, either.

We say bags, suitcases, portmaneaus, lockers, carry-ons, backpacks, roller bags, and duffle bags.

 

[GoesStation]

"Baggages" is a sure indicator that a text was not written by a native speaker.

 

[Mike MC]

I wouldn't.

Thanks for the answer! Actually, I wanted to make sure this answer is not correct although it doesn't look like a reliable reference.

 

[emsr2d2]

If you want reliable sources of definitions etc, bookmark OneLook. Try it now. Some of the dictionaries it links to don't tell you whether a noun is countable or uncountable but the ones that do clearly show that "baggage" is uncountable.

 

[GoesStation]

If you want a countable synonym, bags works when you're talking about pieces of luggage. Note that "luggage" is also non-countable.