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
The glass closets are not large enough to hold a suitcase, though.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Ardy Arianpour fled Tehran at 6 years old with his family and four suitcases.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
At this point, no one should be surprised that Louis Vuitton can create innovative suitcases.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Ahead, discover more foolproof international packing tips to keep the inside of your suitcase more organized than the New York Library.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 17 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Ardy Arianpour fled Tehran at 6 years old with his family and four suitcases.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
At this point, no one should be surprised that Louis Vuitton can create innovative suitcases.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Ahead, discover more foolproof international packing tips to keep the inside of your suitcase more organized than the New York Library.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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The monumental matchup will be televised on ESPN and for those without traditional cable, Sling TV offers one of the most wallet-friendly ways to watch live online.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
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Plus, the minimalist design is easy to wear day or night, and can fit your phone, passport, wallet, and other essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The second your backpack hit the floor, '90s kids knew the drill.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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This lightweight backpack pulls double duty as my personal item on travel day and my go-to day bag in each port.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Bring extra medications in case you are delayed returning, and keep your medications in your carry-on.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
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Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Noun
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To top it all off, the luggage has a side USB port for easy charging access.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Heavy luggage, hours of sitting and unfamiliar beds are hard on the spine.—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to the pornography found in the briefcase, there was also additional pornographic material found in the home — including films, per CBS News.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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There is a unique story behind each individual who walks into the courthouse, briefcase in hand, ready to do their part.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Unlike heavier leather handbags, basketwoven styles feel lighter to carry and pair naturally with warm-weather outfits.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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