valise

noun

va·​lise və-ˈlēs 

: suitcase

Examples of valise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The papers, not yet catalogued, are in three heavy archival boxes, organized by correspondent, and a valise of as-yet-unsorted items. —Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2023

But that narrow slot that grips your valise is nonetheless roomy enough for forward-pointing feet and ankles, because BMW cleverly carved a chunk out of each front seatback to accommodate knees and lower appendages. —Jean Lindamood, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023

The next week, Talley presented her with a Fendi valise. —Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2023

At the bottom of the pile of documents in the valise that Jeanie sent to the Morgan is a copy of the magazine dated March 10, 1956, containing E. B. White’s moving obituary for G. S. Lobrano. —Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2023

At the college archives, Creamer showed us more of the Stevens artifacts housed there, including a valise marked with his name and a photograph of the congressman’s boot maker. —Washington Post, 10 June 2021

During a similar confrontation over seating a few weeks later, Ruggles was tossed off a moving train, got badly injured, and lost his valise and money. —Graham Hodges, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2020

Brown arrived at the Patriots’ camp in September hauling a valise of unsightly laundry. —Michael Powell, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2019

Lansberry and lighting designer Shannon McKinney deserve a special shout-out for the indelible image of a valise — thrown from the last car of a train — arching through the night. —Lisa Kennedy, The Know, 17 Sep. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "traveler's case, saddlebag," going back to Middle French, borrowed from Italian valigia, of obscure origin

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

valise

noun

va·​lise və-ˈlēs 

: suitcase