suitcase

noun

suit·​case ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
: 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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One traveler favors the pants for their ability to stay wrinkle-free even when tightly packed in a suitcase, and said they can easily be dressed up or down. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025 The baby book was not the only discovery – Massie also discovered a suitcase of Coldiron's belongings. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 16 May 2025 Well, sure, there’s a suitcase with confounding and unguessable contents, but the series sticks to terrestrial criminal excitement. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025 Which luggage tag is best? Luggage tags can mean the difference between a suitcase that’s lost permanently and one that’s quickly found. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for suitcase

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of suitcase was in 1873

Cite this Entry

“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

suitcase

noun
suit·​case ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles

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