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 Keep scrolling to shop the essentials filling my suitcase from Sam Edelman, Free People, and more of my favorite brands. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Family travel frequently requires extensive preparation before the first suitcase is packed. — Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 BangkokReuters — The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an Australian man has been arrested and charged with murder. — CNN Money, 29 June 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
  • Elida still hadn’t found her son’s wallet or phone, her daughter’s Nintendo gaming systems or, somewhat surprisingly, their trailer.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Eye-watering World Cup prices haven't stopped soccer fans from around the world from opening their wallets.
    — Meline Rosales Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • Tourists bustle in and out of Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the United States, many carrying suitcases and backpacks and arriving just in time for the July 4 weekend.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Luckily, this backpack comes loaded with anti-theft features, like slash-resistant fabric, RFID protection, and locking security zippers.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • Designed to meet airline standards as carry-on luggage, the 37-liter Voyageur is made by titanium gear company Titaner.
    — Ben Coxworth July 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • But packing light isn’t typically synonymous with bringing an extra, bulky beach bag in your carry-on.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026
Definition of carry-on
Noun
  • These are one of those quietly essential in-flight refresh items that frequent travelers keep in their personal item rather than checked luggage.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Designed to meet airline standards as carry-on luggage, the 37-liter Voyageur is made by titanium gear company Titaner.
    — Ben Coxworth July 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Definition of luggage
Noun
  • To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work, with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • After the match, a briefcase of cash exploded in McDonagh and Mysterio’s face.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of briefcase
Noun
  • Gold jewelry and hardware on her handbag repeated the metallic line on the shoes.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • The Office Romance star added a stack of Fope’s gold mesh bracelets, completing her ensemble with oversized sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, and Cartier earrings from the jeweler’s signature Panthère collection, wearing her hair in a low updo.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of handbag

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