suitcase

noun

suit·​case ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles

Examples of suitcase in a Sentence

She packed her suitcases the night before she left. it'll be much easier to carry a backpack than to lug that suitcase all over the place
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Although these items should definitely have a spot in your suitcase, packing some easily forgotten—but just as necessary—travel essentials will make your trip even more enjoyable. Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025 Pair them with a quick-drying T-shirt and my favorite trench coat, and travel outfits feel more put together (and take up less space in your suitcase, too). Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025 Among the items were cellphones stuffed inside a designer boot, a designer bag filled with drugs including ketamine and MDMA, dozens of bottles of lubricant, and a .45 caliber handgun in a red suitcase. Nbc News, NBC news, 22 May 2025 With her new range, the power of regenerative medicine comes straight to your bathroom shelf or, indeed, suitcase. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for suitcase

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of suitcase was in 1873

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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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suitcase

noun
suit·​case ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles

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