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
Easy to pack and uber comfortable, this outfit deserves a spot in your suitcase this summer.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Family travel frequently requires extensive preparation before the first suitcase is packed.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
There are few trips where slipping a pair of sandals into your suitcase isn’t a good idea.
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Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The only downside was its size and weight, as it was primarily designed for home use, but no one wants to travel with a gadget that takes up half a suitcase.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Family travel frequently requires extensive preparation before the first suitcase is packed.
—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
There are few trips where slipping a pair of sandals into your suitcase isn’t a good idea.
—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
The only downside was its size and weight, as it was primarily designed for home use, but no one wants to travel with a gadget that takes up half a suitcase.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
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This neck wallet keeps your passport, cards, cash, and boarding pass securely against your body while remaining easy to access when needed.
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Pop one in your wallet, travel bag, or even on your pet’s collar.
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The second your backpack hit the floor, '90s kids knew the drill.
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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.
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Bring extra medications in case you are delayed returning, and keep your medications in your carry-on.
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Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
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To top it all off, the luggage has a side USB port for easy charging access.
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Heavy luggage, hours of sitting and unfamiliar beds are hard on the spine.
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.
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Her most prominent feud coming out of the tournament was with Bayley, while Tiffany Stratton's Money in the Bank briefcase loomed in the background.
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The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work, with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase.
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Founded by Deseri Kelley, Deseri offers luxury handbags inspired by architecture, art, and modern femininity.
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Ralph Lauren has primarily outfitted Swift's street style, with pieces like American flag sweaters, preppy polo dresses, baseball hats and leather handbags.
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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