as in wallet
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
it'll be much easier to carry a backpack than to lug that suitcase all over the place
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Recent Examples of suitcase
People already follow along as influencers flip houses, cook elaborate meals, or shop for the perfect suitcase; why not do the same for someone’s facelift journey?
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Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Sheets secured several high-value items during the show, including a suitcase containing $17,000 worth of jewelry.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Because there’s absolutely nothing worse than coming home with a suitcase full of dirty laundry only to find your underwear drawer empty and your hamper overflowing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Sheets secured several high-value items during the show, including a suitcase containing $17,000 worth of jewelry.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
Not forgetting that the whole thing can fit into a suitcase.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Because there’s absolutely nothing worse than coming home with a suitcase full of dirty laundry only to find your underwear drawer empty and your hamper overflowing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maybe that’s best for players’ wallets, as Boone frequently had to pay Kangaroo Court fines as a youngster with the Reds.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An insulated delivery bag or backpack Notably, where freelancers wanting to deliver with a car also need auto insurance and a driver’s license, these requirements are waived for those delivering on two wheels.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keeping a spare in your carry-on is a small habit that can prevent a major bummer on your trip.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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That's a win for people who already have too much clutter in their carry-ons.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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Under the proposal, travelers would be allowed a small personal item along with a carry-on bag within specific size and weight limits, while airlines could still charge for additional or oversized luggage.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In September 2022, the judge was detained by Transportation Security Administration agents who detected a firearm during a screening of her carry-on luggage at San Antonio International Airport.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Officers then arrested Harrison and searched his body, discovering seven more bags containing drugs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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If a child is under ten years old, they will be coddled and protected from danger, like homeschooled Birkin bags.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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After giving Michael a false identity as a Royal Marines officer, the British handcuffed a briefcase to his wrist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The belted detail near the top and multi-toned, antique-brown leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The real star here is the glitzy floral handbag that feels right in line with the bold accessories seen at the Derby.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department officers are searching for two burglary suspects who allegedly broke into a Westwood home, stealing jewelry and designer handbags.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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