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
Plastic bags are versatile and can help protect items like groceries, clothing, or suitcases from spills, dirt, and moisture.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Four health workers went door to door with suitcases full of swabs and vials.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
These hardside suitcases have earned stamps of approval from travel editors and frequent fliers for their longevity and ability to withstand rough handling—and prices start at $90.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The scales are for people, not for suitcases.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In Kyoto, locals complain of tourists with large suitcases clogging city buses.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
This article is part of Condé Nast Traveler's annual Luggage Week, for which dozens of suitcases, backpacks, and weekender bags were road-tested by our editors.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
Robber Robber don’t relive their apartment fire in literal terms on the album or dramatize the months spent living out of suitcases.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Four health workers went door to door with suitcases full of swabs and vials.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
These hardside suitcases have earned stamps of approval from travel editors and frequent fliers for their longevity and ability to withstand rough handling—and prices start at $90.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The scales are for people, not for suitcases.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In Kyoto, locals complain of tourists with large suitcases clogging city buses.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
This article is part of Condé Nast Traveler's annual Luggage Week, for which dozens of suitcases, backpacks, and weekender bags were road-tested by our editors.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
Robber Robber don’t relive their apartment fire in literal terms on the album or dramatize the months spent living out of suitcases.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcases
Noun
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Each month, DriveSavers receives calls from people facing the loss of their memories, their livelihoods, their businesses, their cryptocurrency wallets.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The only thing green about it is what goes into their wallets.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities gave the usual warnings for spectators to stay alert, and encouraged them to leave large items like backpacks and strollers at home to avoid the need for a search.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Large items such as backpacks and strollers should be left at home, and individuals with these items may be subject to search.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officers then arrested Harrison and searched his body, discovering seven more bags containing drugs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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If a child is under ten years old, they will be coddled and protected from danger, like homeschooled Birkin bags.—
Libby Gelman-Waxner,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Under the proposal, travelers would be allowed a small personal item along with a carry-on bag within specific size and weight limits, while airlines could still charge for additional or oversized luggage.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In September 2022, the judge was detained by Transportation Security Administration agents who detected a firearm during a screening of her carry-on luggage at San Antonio International Airport.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And keep scrolling below for more travel-ready handbags from Quince.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to gorgeous, envelope-style carryalls, the brand makes the perfect flats and loafers for every day.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Are celebrities giving up roomy carryalls?—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suitcases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcases. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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