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 My collection includes affordable Amazon basics , elevated Aritzia picks, unbeatable Nordstrom deals, and more, all of which will fit effortlessly into my suitcase (and are now shoppable in one place). — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026 Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The hard-edge suitcase is now a coffee table that sits in the living room between the wood-burning fireplace and a sofa that’s the only significant piece of contemporary furniture. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026 Check-ins and check-outs of guests with suitcases continue unabated in the busy lobby. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 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
  • Gado via Getty Images AI agents are starting to hold wallets and pay for things, and finance has no standard way to tell one agent from another.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • When the tip bucket was passed around, patrons reached for their wallets, not avoided eye contact.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • The backpack should sit at waist level, fit snugly against the back, and be worn with both padded shoulder straps, not over one shoulder.
    — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Freddy’s backpack Strappy (Patton Oswalt) still talks, but the kids suddenly sound a little more adult and self-conscious, as if freed somehow (even though they’re being hunted by Buddy).
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • This lightweight Travelpro carry-on comes from a brand beloved by flight crews—and the wheels are like butter.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Some seemingly harmless items, like cordless curling irons and bowling balls, are banned from either carry-on or checked luggage.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of carry-on
Noun
  • When shopping for high-quality luggage, Kamel recommended looking for polycarbonate, 360-spinner wheels that have a smooth glide, heavy-duty zippers — and, if possible, a warranty.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a partition separating the rear seats from the luggage area.
    — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of luggage
Noun
  • There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • Videos showed the participants packed into a park, including one dressed as a sheikh with a briefcase full of Brazilian reais.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The mural includes symbols from the periodic table of elements, and representations of Sir Isaac Newton, scientific equations and evolution — from fish to four-legged mammals to a man carrying a briefcase.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of briefcase
Noun
  • There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His store in Elk Grove — which sells handbags, Rolex watches and jewelry — has outgrown its space.
    — ANNIKA MERRILEES, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag

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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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