Collocation

baggage claim

compound noun A1 compound noun

The area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight.

Definition

'baggage claim' is a common English collocation. The area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage after a flight.

at the + baggage claim

“After a long flight, the first thing we do is head to the baggage claim to retrieve our suitcases.”

We waited for almost an hour at the baggage claim before our bags finally appeared.
Has anyone seen my red suitcase on the baggage claim carousel?
The baggage claim area was exceptionally crowded this morning due to multiple delayed flights.

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You should always keep your baggage claim tag in case your luggage gets lost.
He reported his lost luggage at the baggage claim office located near exit B.
I always get nervous when I can't immediately spot my bag at baggage claim.
She was relieved to see her guitar case emerge onto the baggage claim belt.
Don't forget anything important at the baggage claim before you leave the airport.
The flight arrived late, so the baggage claim was already very busy with passengers from other arrivals.
Many airports now have automated systems at baggage claim to help track your luggage.