case

¹case

noun

Definition of CASE

1

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it <those binoculars come with their own case>

Synonyms armor, capsule, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, encasement, housing, hull, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Related Words cartridge, cassette (also casette); bark, crust; carapace, house, mail, panoply, plate, plating, shield; cuticle, hide, skin; envelope, package, wrapper; backing, coating, coverture, facing

2

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things <a handy little cosmetics case that matches the rest of her luggage>

Synonyms bin, box, caddy, case, casket, locker, trunk

Related Words carton, crate; footlocker, locker, sea chest; coffer, lockbox, safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox; coffin; compartment, vault; canteen; caisson, hope chest; minaudière; bandbox, hatbox, jewel box, snuffbox, tinderbox