: 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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Crews had to maneuver the suitcase into place using a special dolly so the terrazzo flooring wouldn’t get cracked, Willis said.
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Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
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Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 4 May 2024
Monos Hybrid Carry-on Suitcase Best REI Luggage Deals Unbeknownst to many, REI is full of durable suitcases, duffel bags, and backpacks that are built to withstand all of your travels.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 8 May. 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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