suitcase

noun

ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
Definition of suitcasenext
as in wallet
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles it'll be much easier to carry a backpack than to lug that suitcase all over the place

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Recent Examples of suitcase Save 60 percent on these Slip-on Penny Driving Loafers, a versatile shoe that every traveler should pack in their suitcase. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 All guests went home with Samsonite suitcases and weekenders overflowing with clothing from 7 For All Mankind, Greyson Clothiers and Vuori, products from quip, OSEA, CREED and Josie Maran, and gift cards from WAYMO, Cadillac and milk + honey. — Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Summary Facing a competitive $19 billion global luggage market where suitcases are infrequent purchases, TUMI is strategically evolving its brand. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 As temple members met their gruesome death, documents bequeathing some $7 million to the Communist Party of the Soviet Union were spirited out of Jonestown in a suitcase stuffed with cash. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
  1. wallet
  2. backpack
  3. carry-on
  4. luggage
  5. bags
  6. briefcase
  7. handbag
Noun
  • Bridegan’s body was left splayed in the street, with his car, wallet, wristwatch and other personal items untouched, according to police.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Specialty clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and accessory items like jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches are not included in the sales tax exemption.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • The defense previously argued all the items in Mangione's backpack were obtained in an unconstitutional search, but judges in both the federal and state cases disagreed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • When a carry-on suitcase is too bulky, and a backpack is too cramped, a compact yet roomy travel bag is the perfect solution.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • When a carry-on suitcase is too bulky, and a backpack is too cramped, a compact yet roomy travel bag is the perfect solution.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Some seemingly harmless items, like cordless curling irons and bowling balls, are banned from either carry-on or checked luggage.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of carry-on
Noun
  • Dangling from them were luggage tags with Proano’s mother’s name.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Specialty clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and accessory items like jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches are not included in the sales tax exemption.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of luggage
Noun
  • Across social media, travelers this summer have been opening up about stories of rocky crossings, ill passengers and crews handing out sickness bags.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Over-the-door organizers and hooks can store laundry bags and hangers without eating into floor space.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In 2006, Markle landed the role of a briefcase girl on Deal or No Deal.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of briefcase
Noun
  • It can be attached to a handbag, keys, backpack or other items.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Then, accessorize with a simple black thong sandal and woven handbag—two end-of-summer staples not to stow away just yet.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag

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