suitcase

noun

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

Examples of suitcase in a Sentence

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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In one video, the heiress — clad head-to-toe in bright pink — could be seen mouthing the words while riding on a mini electric scooter suitcase around a large green Christmas tree filled with pink baubles. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 But finding a jacket that doesn’t take up your entire suitcase can be a struggle — not to mention finding a packable jacket that’s both stylish and on sale. Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024 According to a criminal complaint, after the couple's arrest, police officers searched a hotel room in Bloomington, Minnesota, and found a dozen suitcases with $50,000 worth of Lululemon clothes—with the price tags still attached. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 The airline instructed me to send the suitcase to a repair agent in Texas. Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for suitcase 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of suitcase was in 1873

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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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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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