Bagroom

/ˈbæɡruːm/ noun

Definition

A room or compartment in a building used for storing bags, luggage, or similar items.

Etymology

Compound of 'bag' (Old Norse 'baggi') and 'room' (Old English 'rum' meaning space). Simple English compounds describe function through literal combination.

Kelly Says

Hotels and transportation centers still use bagrooms because travelers have always needed somewhere to keep their stuff—it's one of the oldest practical problems that language solved.

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