suitcase

noun

suit·​case ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
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: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles

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She packed her suitcases the night before she left. it'll be much easier to carry a backpack than to lug that suitcase all over the place
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While the latest, flashiest luggage might be trending among luxury jetsetters, Figgins actually recommends opting for unbranded suitcases rather than the latest premium luggage. — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Every couple handles these differently, and the time to sort it out is before your sister-in-law shows up with a suitcase. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 The shirt piece — along with a few other scraps of fabric from one suitcase in particular — showed traces of the chemicals RDX and PETN, which are commonly left behind after Semtex explosions, per The Guardian. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Some students bring an entire U-Haul to move-in day, while others arrive with a suitcase. — The Spruce, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for suitcase

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First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of suitcase was in 1873

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suitcase

noun
suit·​case ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles

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