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
They were seen at the airport in Johannesburg with carts full of suitcases, but declined to speak to the media.
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Kate Bartlett, NPR, 12 May 2025
Budding ornithologists don’t need a suitcase full of birdwatching equipment — a trusty birding guide and heaps of patience are often the only tools required to identify plumage, eggs or sounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Police said a hotel worker in Amami, a city on the island of Amami Oshima, alerted environmental authorities after spotting something suspicious about the suitcases the three men had asked hotel staff to watch.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Did your pile of makeup and toiletries make it into your suitcase?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Kate Bartlett, NPR, 12 May 2025
Budding ornithologists don’t need a suitcase full of birdwatching equipment — a trusty birding guide and heaps of patience are often the only tools required to identify plumage, eggs or sounds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Police said a hotel worker in Amami, a city on the island of Amami Oshima, alerted environmental authorities after spotting something suspicious about the suitcases the three men had asked hotel staff to watch.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Did your pile of makeup and toiletries make it into your suitcase?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
Noun
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One year onsite warranty gives you a little extra security and this sale price keeps close to $790 in your wallet.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Mattson said others were involved in the scheme to empty the victim's bitcoin wallet.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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For three Angelenos, the journey began with a backpack on their shoulders, walking in the sun, carrying other people’s golf clubs.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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For serious hikers, there are specialty dog harness backpacks that can be used in an emergency to carry large dogs.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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As for the carry-on itself, Roca suggests soft-sided, rollable luggage that’s easy to lift on and off ferries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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This underseat carry-on is compact yet spacious and can fit up to a week’s worth of clothes, according to one shopper.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Our top picks include Samsonite luggage, Brooks shoes, and stylish travel pants—all on sale for up to 70 percent off.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Later, more than 100 crew members disembarked with their luggage and boarded waiting vans.—
Andrew Keh,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Rollins vowed to win the men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match as well as the briefcase itself.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The bag, which is made from strong and supple full grain pebbled leather, looks like a briefcase on first sight—a big briefcase.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
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The impish yet cute plushies are a global sensation among Gen Z and even those older, often hanging on handbags, backpacks and belt loops.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Coach is known for their classic purses, wristlets, wallets and handbags, and the iconic brand just added a ton of fan-favorite styles to its Amazon storefront at huge discounts — some are even up to 60% off.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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