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 That’s why the Jmdhkk Hidden Camera Detector may be a good investment to provide a level of safety to your stay without taking up excess space in your suitcase or being difficult to use. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026 Hundreds of suitcases were seen lining up at the arrivals area on Tuesday. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The project brings to life the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of love letters sent to her in the 1960s and 1970s whilst living in London that inspired acclaimed singer-songwriter Torrini to return to the studio. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 While the Series 3 evolves the suitcases around the reality of how people continue to travel today, Signature Bags extends into other moments that surround travel. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 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
  • It was drawn down to below $200 million following the hack, according to Bloomberg’s calculation of the fund’s disclosed wallet addresses, before being restored to more than $300 million.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As for the money itself, aside from the frozen wallets, it may already be gone.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • Some of the footage was played during a dayslong suppression hearing last December, when the defense argued evidence recovered during the arrest should be suppressed because Mangione’s backpack was improperly searched.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Officers search his backpack at the McDonald’s and find a gun magazine.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • Knives and other sharp items also were banned from carry-on bags.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Pourrain, with his carry-on in one hand and his maté thermos in the other, walked over to a water fountain for a refill before the cross-country flight.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of carry-on
Noun
  • It’s all arranged with the breathtaking efficiency of a father of four Tetris-ing luggage into a sensible, midsize sedan.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Long airport queues, flight delays, and lost luggage are reason enough for anyone to lose their temper.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of luggage
Noun
  • Lisa walks in with everyone’s orders and walks out with three giant bags of fast-food goodness.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Chee Meng handed him their plastic bags of food, and, slowly, the three of them made their way down to the surf.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • Due to its associations with office life and corporate culture, the briefcase feels like the very embodiment of modernity.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Wayne picks Gregory up at a motel, in Mobile, Alabama, and hands him a briefcase containing, among other things, a gun.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of briefcase
Noun
  • As part of his plea agreement, Iza agreed to forfeit several items purchased as part of the conspiracy, including two Mercedes-Benzes, a Ferrari and dozens of luxury handbags from Hermes, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The best Prime Day handbag deals are coming, with the two-day sale officially kicking off Tuesday, October 6.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of handbag

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