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
The children arrived without their parents, with little more than a suitcase, before being placed with relatives, foster families or Catholic charities.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Her suitcase, which dates to 1898, is the oldest in the collection.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
This month, July released its smartest luggage yet: the first trackable suitcase of its kind that is capable of putting an end to airport drama (though the company hasn’t been able to solve annoying flight delays quite yet).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Coppel’s suitcase will be among the artifacts in the museum show.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Her suitcase, which dates to 1898, is the oldest in the collection.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
This month, July released its smartest luggage yet: the first trackable suitcase of its kind that is capable of putting an end to airport drama (though the company hasn’t been able to solve annoying flight delays quite yet).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Coppel’s suitcase will be among the artifacts in the museum show.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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Stash your phone, wallet, and keys in the middle zip pocket and keep your notebook, pens, and snacks in either of the two open compartments.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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These inexpensive tools prevent scammers from reading your card information through clothing, bags, or wallets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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The jet-setter in your life will be thrilled to pop this two-piece travel gift set into their tote, gym backpack, or weekender.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stick to the carry-on limits, make room for others.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The jets also offer space for each passenger to bring a carry-on roller bag, a self-serve refreshment center, wireless internet and more, according to the United Airline's website.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Research luggage size requirements for your airline and invest in a durable hardside suitcase that puts function over style.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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This new shoe assortment builds upon the brand’s other recent lifestyle ventures, including handbags, socks, underwear, belts, caps and luggage, as well as footwear collaborations with Oliver Cabell and Hey Dude.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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That’s the whole point of that process of aging and using garbage bags and paint.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tuck the straps away for a sleek silhouette, then switch to the shoulder strap for lighter loads or carry it briefcase-style when moving in and out of car trunks.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stratton betrayed Nia Jax, hitting her with the briefcase before landing the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to score the pinfall and her first world title in professional wrestling.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Tecknet Personal Safety Alarm is down to just $8, while the Apple AirTag 4-pack is 34 percent off and perfect for keeping tabs on luggage, handbags, and rental-car keys.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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That means incredibly low prices on fall- and winter-ready sweaters, pants, skirts, handbags, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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