: 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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Any of that find its way into your suitcase?
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Darrian Randle, 32, was charged with murder, assault and child abuse after police found the body of her daughter, Nola Dinkins, in a suitcase.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The sandals are only three ounces and totally worth the small bit of space in your suitcase.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Together, these two versatile options work seamlessly with every outfit in your Sudoku suitcase.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Darrian Randle, 32, was charged with murder, assault and child abuse after police found the body of her daughter, Nola Dinkins, in a suitcase.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The sandals are only three ounces and totally worth the small bit of space in your suitcase.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Together, these two versatile options work seamlessly with every outfit in your Sudoku suitcase.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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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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