hardcase

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adjective

hard·​case ˈhärd-ˈkās How to pronounce hardcase (audio)

hard case

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noun

: a tough or hardened person

Examples of hardcase in a Sentence

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Adjective
Be prepared with a five-piece luggage set that includes a large and medium suitcase, a hardcase carry-on, an extended duffel bag and a toiletry bag. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024 Its hardcase shells are made with aerospace-grade, water-resistant polycarbonate materials. Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1896, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hardcase was in 1836

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“Hardcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardcase. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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