: 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 little round hat bag is stacked on top, where her head would be, two sizable rectangular suitcases are positioned in front of her torso and legs, while a slender fourth container juts out from her hip.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
But what really piqued our interest was the silver suitcase the singer rolled behind her.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Sleek, well-made, and thoughtfully designed, this carry-on suitcase from Victorinox is an excellent travel companion to replace his beat-up rolling bag.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Best Amazon Early Black Friday Luggage Deals Amazon’s lineup of hardside suitcases, carry-ons, and full luggage sets never fails to impress—and this year’s deals certainly don’t fall short.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
But what really piqued our interest was the silver suitcase the singer rolled behind her.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Sleek, well-made, and thoughtfully designed, this carry-on suitcase from Victorinox is an excellent travel companion to replace his beat-up rolling bag.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Best Amazon Early Black Friday Luggage Deals Amazon’s lineup of hardside suitcases, carry-ons, and full luggage sets never fails to impress—and this year’s deals certainly don’t fall short.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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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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