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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The children arrived without their parents, with little more than a suitcase, before being placed with relatives, foster families or Catholic charities. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025 Her suitcase, which dates to 1898, is the oldest in the collection. Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025 Plus, the wrinkle-free fabric will stay crisp on long flights and in your suitcase. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 Second-year outside linebacker Jared Verse was more concerned about making sure his PlayStation fit into his suitcase. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 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

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

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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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