suitcase

noun

ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
Definition of suitcasenext
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 My collection includes affordable Amazon basics , elevated Aritzia picks, unbeatable Nordstrom deals, and more, all of which will fit effortlessly into my suitcase (and are now shoppable in one place). — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026 Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The hard-edge suitcase is now a coffee table that sits in the living room between the wood-burning fireplace and a sofa that’s the only significant piece of contemporary furniture. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026 Check-ins and check-outs of guests with suitcases continue unabated in the busy lobby. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
  1. wallet
  2. backpack
  3. carry-on
  4. luggage
  5. bags
  6. briefcase
  7. handbag
Noun
  • And Portugal is still much better on the wallet than France or Spain.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hyperliquid, which lets users trade through self-custody wallets rather than a traditional centralized exchange, has emerged as a major force in crypto derivatives trading over the past year.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • Branch added that Adrianna has a card in her backpack that shows what bus she’s supposed to ride and that school staffers could have referred to that card if there was any confusion.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • This lightweight Travelpro carry-on comes from a brand beloved by flight crews—and the wheels are like butter.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Some seemingly harmless items, like cordless curling irons and bowling balls, are banned from either carry-on or checked luggage.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of carry-on
Noun
  • In that case, more than $300,000 in luggage, glasses, wristwatches and jewelry was stolen, according to the criminal complaint.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Items like keychain alarms and luggage trackers can quietly become worn or outdated between trips.
    — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of luggage
Noun
  • Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Lamb, 27, had four luxury bags stolen from his home, as the burglar entered through a broken window on the property.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • The mural includes symbols from the periodic table of elements, and representations of Sir Isaac Newton, scientific equations and evolution — from fish to four-legged mammals to a man carrying a briefcase.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of briefcase
Noun
  • Earlier at Macy’s, Gonzalez held divisional merchandise manager roles in fragrances, women’s shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and intimate apparel.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That’s part of a black-market advertising bonanza on the social media site, where sellers are now hawking fake GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and experimental Chinese peptides alongside knockoff luxury handbags and sneakers.
    — Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag

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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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