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
Then wipe the wheels of your suitcase with disinfecting wipes before putting it away.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In 2013, my husband Dave and I hauled a beat-up, fire-engine-red suitcase overflowing with sheet masks, toners, snail creams, and pimple patches to the Hester Street Fair, a weekend market in the Lower East Side.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Taylor and Whitmore both advised passengers who are traveling with heavier loads to consider checking a larger suitcase instead of bringing multiple bags into the cabin.
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—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The containers, which had been abandoned for decades, included more than a dozen steamer trunks – large luggage chests designed for long-distance travel – and a handful of suitcases dating to the 1910s.
—Sam Vong, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In 2013, my husband Dave and I hauled a beat-up, fire-engine-red suitcase overflowing with sheet masks, toners, snail creams, and pimple patches to the Hester Street Fair, a weekend market in the Lower East Side.
—Charlotte Cho, Allure, 3 Jan. 2026
Taylor and Whitmore both advised passengers who are traveling with heavier loads to consider checking a larger suitcase instead of bringing multiple bags into the cabin.
2.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The containers, which had been abandoned for decades, included more than a dozen steamer trunks – large luggage chests designed for long-distance travel – and a handful of suitcases dating to the 1910s.
—Sam Vong, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Whether commuting for work or running errands, Dana is a carryall with ample space for essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses), along with a 13-inch laptop, water bottle, makeup, portable charger, lightweight jacket, snacks, and a notebook.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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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These nifty carry-on attachments slide onto the handle of your luggage, freeing up your hands.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Agents located her at the airport, and after a drug-sniffing dog gave a positive result from a sniff test, searched her luggage and found approximately 13 kilograms of cocaine inside.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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