: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
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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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There's also discounts on big ticket items that travelers love, like noise-canceling headphones, e-readers, wearable tech, suitcase sets, and backpacks.
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
This Travel Bag is designed to effortlessly slide over the handle of your suitcase, ensuring an easier walk through the airport.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
Officers arrived at the bridge within 10 minutes, however the man had already departed the area and had left the suitcase behind.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Investigations have been underway since two suitcases were found on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of the capital, on Wednesday.
—Maija-Liisa Ehlinge, CNN, 12 July 2024
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
This Travel Bag is designed to effortlessly slide over the handle of your suitcase, ensuring an easier walk through the airport.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
Officers arrived at the bridge within 10 minutes, however the man had already departed the area and had left the suitcase behind.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Investigations have been underway since two suitcases were found on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of the capital, on Wednesday.
—Maija-Liisa Ehlinge, CNN, 12 July 2024
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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