as in wallets
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 suitcases
Amazon’s already rolling out major discounts—starting at just $20—on suitcases and travel bags.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—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
In Central and Latin America, those with wanderlust take a stroll with their luggage around the block or put their suitcases in the middle of a room for others to walk around, which is considered a way of attracting good travel for the year ahead.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Officials in Cologne banned bringing suitcases and erected more barriers around the market there.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The duo both traveled with matching Louis Vuitton suitcases.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Beyond suitcases, SendMyBag can also send boxes, bicycles, ski bags, and golf bags.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
They could be stashed behind bedroom doors, tucked in the back of a closet, hidden in suitcases or barricaded behind books.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—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
In Central and Latin America, those with wanderlust take a stroll with their luggage around the block or put their suitcases in the middle of a room for others to walk around, which is considered a way of attracting good travel for the year ahead.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Officials in Cologne banned bringing suitcases and erected more barriers around the market there.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
The duo both traveled with matching Louis Vuitton suitcases.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Beyond suitcases, SendMyBag can also send boxes, bicycles, ski bags, and golf bags.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
They could be stashed behind bedroom doors, tucked in the back of a closet, hidden in suitcases or barricaded behind books.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcases
Noun
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Large software wallets explicitly derive all accounts from a secret recovery phrase, underscoring how central the model is in everyday use.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown is hitting Americans’ wallets, with millions of lower earners’ food stamps cut or delayed, and campaigners warning of widespread food insecurity.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere, the design features a small capsule of Normandy sand and a strap made from an M-1928 haversack, the backpacks widely used by the US Army during World War II.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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On a sunny fall morning, children wearing helmets and backpacks gathered with their parents in Montclair, New Jersey, for a group bicycle ride to two local elementary schools.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Readers will also learn how to repurpose existing garments into new items such as hats, bags, slippers and other patchwork pieces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even wine bags carry the signature Rockwell spirit, making gift-giving or hosting feel effortless and thoughtfully curated.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 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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Beading, feathers, and pony-hair textures bring sumptuousness to ballet flats, clutches, and ladylike handbags, while plush textures give cloud-like softness to pumps and and tote bags.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Suitcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcases. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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