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
The ferry arrived, and my husband, Rob, white-knuckled our suitcases onto the ship.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Screenshots from a September 3 TikTok video of a Husky waiting by the owners' car after seeing their suitcases being packed.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Not too much storage on the boat, so small suitcases are the order of the day.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
German luggage a popular choice A couple of players, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, traveled with Rimowa suitcases, recognized by the characteristic parallel grooves on the aluminum bags.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 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
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Screenshots from a September 3 TikTok video of a Husky waiting by the owners' car after seeing their suitcases being packed.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Not too much storage on the boat, so small suitcases are the order of the day.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
German luggage a popular choice A couple of players, including cornerback Trent McDuffie, traveled with Rimowa suitcases, recognized by the characteristic parallel grooves on the aluminum bags.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcases
Noun
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover owners could feel the pinch from service issues in their wallets.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Personal bags and backpacks are fine as long as they are not framed.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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A couple in their sixties, the oldest of the passengers, wearing camping backpacks and sun visors, declined many offers from men with four-wheelers who wanted to drive them to their hotel, as the island had no real cars.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her son helps clip succulents and pick pumpkins and in the past his friends have gotten involved in helping assemble the gift bags.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wrangler has a steal of a deal, including a carry-on, checked luggage, and small and large packing cubes for around $100; there’s an American Tourister three-piece set that’s marked down 50 percent, and even 61 percent off a perfect Samsonite checked and carry-on luggage duo.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Following an outpouring of anger by passengers on social media, lawmakers in Canada and the United States criticized airlines last year, including Air Canada, for levying additional fees on luggage and seat assignments in certain economy classes.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Josh gets hired by the Spade family to make a short film including Kate Spade handbags.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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His spring 2026 collection of shoes, handbags and accessories, to be unveiled on Friday, will mark the 60th anniversary of the Belle Vivier, the house’s most famous style.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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