suitcase

noun

ˈsüt-ˌkās How to pronounce suitcase (audio)
Definition of suitcasenext
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 For travel gear, the best deals are in November, while suitcases see the steepest markdowns in late December. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 An empty drawer or shelf, a few hangers and some open closet space let guests actually move in for the length of their stay instead of living out of a suitcase on the floor. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Several months later, the discovery of the two suitcases in Wisconsin would crack the case wide open. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Younglingz’s latest version of its child-friendly travel suitcase features removable spinner wheels, a padded seat, folding handles, folding foot pedals, and a safety belt. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suitcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
  1. wallet
  2. backpack
  3. carry-on
  4. luggage
  5. bags
  6. briefcase
  7. handbag
Noun
  • Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone aiming to boost their protein intake in the Gulf has likely felt the pinch in their wallet lately.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • Firearms purchased in Florida were put in small backpacks and stashed in a trashcan in the library bathroom, the department said.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The nylon backpack from 1984, also on display, is still in stores today, remarks Guerra.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • Knives and other sharp items also were banned from carry-on bags.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Pourrain, with his carry-on in one hand and his maté thermos in the other, walked over to a water fountain for a refill before the cross-country flight.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of carry-on
Noun
  • The other half of the floor is then an empty vestibule for sheltering all kinds of gear and luggage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The security and immigration process is more streamlined and travelers can even check their airline luggage prior to boarding on the return.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of luggage
Noun
  • Cardboard boxes and mesh bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The remains, wrapped in several layers of garbage bags, were turned over to the Gang Supression Force by HERO, a relief organization that was contacted through humanitarian channels, the group told the Miami Herald.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • Each briefcase-size unit plugs right into an outlet and communicates with its Pila peers through a mesh network.
    — Richard Eisenberg, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Evans would have one last gasp but was way too far out to try to grab the briefcase.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of briefcase
Noun
  • Part of Sotheby’s Collectors’ Week, which debuted last year, the upcoming second edition returns with categories including cars, jewelry, watches, high-performance bicycles and handbags to hit the hammer on December 9.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The roughly 2,000-square-foot store carries women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories from names including Alaïa, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chloé, Khaite and Loewe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of handbag

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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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