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 Calpak Evry starter bundle includes a carry-on, a large check-in suitcase, a five-piece set of packing cubes and matching luggage tags.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Hire an assistant to follow me around with a purse full of money and a suitcase full of dark chocolate bars, to be handed over as needed.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 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
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Hire an assistant to follow me around with a purse full of money and a suitcase full of dark chocolate bars, to be handed over as needed.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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There’s an internal zip pocket for valuables like your wallet or keys, as well as a slip pocket for easy access to items like a cellphone or sunglasses.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Here's an article assessing what that means for your wallet.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Look for wildlife through floor-to-ceiling windows right from your king-size bed, or visit the property’s gear lending closet to borrow a backpack, trekking poles, and a map for a day hike.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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These adjustable straps keep your personal item (backpack, tote or laptop bag) securely fastened to your roller bag.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 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
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Stellar luggage deals on carry-on spinners are another must-have when they’re marked down over $100, like the Osprey Ozone 2-wheel Carry On Luggage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The teaching assistant was seated on the floor with a luggage strap looped around her neck and tied to a closet doorknob.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With the help of vacuum bags, one traveler fit two pairs of jeans, two pairs of joggers, two jackets, socks and underwear, Nike slides, four shirts, and toiletries.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Interior-design firms are touting their ability to build restaurants around delivery, with bike parking, clear signage, dedicated entrances, wallfuls of cubbies to shove bags into—essentially trying to cram two experiences into a building that used to house one.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The glasses were stored in a large paper evidence bag inside a steel briefcase.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
30 Sep. 2025
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North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Whereas someone might see the monetary or sentimental value of a woman’s dress or handbag, dungarees and leather belts are often treated with less regard.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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