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
After riding across New York on an electric suitcase in the opening sketch alongside Marcello Hernandez, Gaga teamed with Bowen Yang for a parody duet.
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Peter White, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
My sister-in-law has yet to pull it out of a suitcase looking anything other than perfect.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
People often gravitate towards boxes or even suitcases, but moving bags can be the superior choice for packing away clothes, bedding, and more.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Imagine soaring over the Swiss Alps or exploring the vibrant depths of the Great Barrier Reef – without packing a suitcase or worrying about travel insurance.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025
My sister-in-law has yet to pull it out of a suitcase looking anything other than perfect.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
People often gravitate towards boxes or even suitcases, but moving bags can be the superior choice for packing away clothes, bedding, and more.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Imagine soaring over the Swiss Alps or exploring the vibrant depths of the Great Barrier Reef – without packing a suitcase or worrying about travel insurance.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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President Donald Trump’s trade war has begun—and some consumers are taking sides with their wallets.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Two weeks ago, Trump announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States that would go into effect March 12, worrying some soda drinkers that another staple will take more out of their wallet.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Police also retrieved a backpack as evidence in the shooting, according to the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The stainless steel withstands rough use no matter how often it gets stuffed or dropped into a backpack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s why my carry-on always has some sort of painkiller.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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American Airlines continues to tweak its boarding process with a goal of making getting on the plane more efficient – and less likely for passengers to have to gate check their carry-on bags.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Later, she could be seen packing luggage into a silver SUV and driving away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Personalizing your luggage is the best way to keep track of it so someone doesn’t accidentally walk away with your bag at the luggage carousel.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At each level of the tower, the players will see briefcases with randomized values that their partner cannot see.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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Eight technicians in black T-shirts buzzed around a table strewn with cameras; another held a small briefcase of glass eyeballs.—
Zach Zimmerman,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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For a modern look, pair yours with a minimal but interesting style shoe, such as Proenza’s perforated leather slingback pumps, and a structured handbag.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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The supermodel stepped out in a distressed biker jacket by Charlotte Simone, adding on washed black jeans, a Miu Miu belt and a black Prada Cleo handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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