liquids rule

Meaning

This refers to airport security regulations regarding the maximum volume of liquids allowed in carry-on luggage. Typically, passengers can only bring liquids in containers of 100ml (3.4 ounces) or less, all fitting into a single clear, resealable plastic bag. It is an essential term to know when packing for a flight.

Examples

• Make sure your shampoo complies with the liquids rule before you head to security.

  Make sure your shampoo complies with the liquids rule before you head to security.

• The security officer confiscated my water bottle because of the liquids rule.

  The security officer confiscated my water bottle because of the liquids rule.

• I bought travel-sized bottles to make sure I don't violate the liquids rule.

  I bought travel-sized bottles to make sure I don't violate the liquids rule.

• Does the liquids rule apply to prescription medicine and baby formula?

  Does the liquids rule apply to prescription medicine and baby formula?

• Remember to take your clear bag of toiletries out of your carry-on to follow the liquids rule.

  Remember to take your clear bag of toiletries out of your carry-on to follow the liquids rule.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to follow the liquid rules.

  ✓ I need to follow the liquids rule.

  The standard term used by airport authorities (like the TSA) is singular 'rule', though 'liquids' is plural.

• ✗ The airport has a strict water rule.

  ✓ The airport has a strict liquids rule.

  The rule applies to all liquids, gels, creams, and aerosols, not just water.

Related Expressions

Practice

• To comply with the airport's ___, all your toiletries must fit in a small, clear plastic bag.

  💡 The regulation about carrying gels and fluids in hand luggage.

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  liquids rule

• I had to throw away my expensive perfume because I forgot about the ___.

  💡 The 100ml limit regulation.

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