: 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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Lizzo’s assistant is piling suitcases in the entryway of the musician’s home in Los Angeles when suddenly her boss reassigns her to a more pressing task.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Naturally, the contents of my suitcase lean into the island’s relaxed spirit—think breezy linens and other gauzy layers that can go from a morning walk in town to a lingering family-style dinner under the stars.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The pattern taps into one of summer's biggest trends, but the neutral palette keeps them easy to mix and match with the rest of your suitcase.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These lightweight suitcases do it all, from quick trips to weeklong vacations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Naturally, the contents of my suitcase lean into the island’s relaxed spirit—think breezy linens and other gauzy layers that can go from a morning walk in town to a lingering family-style dinner under the stars.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The pattern taps into one of summer's biggest trends, but the neutral palette keeps them easy to mix and match with the rest of your suitcase.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These lightweight suitcases do it all, from quick trips to weeklong vacations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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suitcase
noun
suit·case
ˈsüt-ˌkās 
: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
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