suitcase
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of suitcase
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Explanation
A suitcase is a piece of luggage that usually has a handle. If you're going on a week-long vacation, you should probably pack a suitcase to bring with you. Don't forget your toothbrush! If your suitcase is large enough, you'll have to check it when you fly on an airplane — you can carry only small suitcases into the cabin of the plane. These days most suitcases have wheels so you can roll them along behind you as you walk through a bus station or down the sidewalk. The earliest suitcases were sewn from wool, linen, or leather, often covering a wooden frame. Today, most suitcases are made of nylon or lightweight metal.
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And who could forget the iconic image before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with both footballers playing chess against each other on a Louis Vuitton suitcase, to launch the designer's latest campaign.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He was also known as an eccentric, nomadic genius who lived out of a suitcase, worked around the clock and traveled all over the world, true to his personal motto: “Another roof, another proof.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
“I couldn’t take my eyes off it, and I thought, ‘What’s in the suitcase?
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
My suitcase was stored in an open cubby between pods, but complimentary lockers are also available.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
She carried a small suitcase and—odd for the time of year—wore a fur coat, gloves, and a heavy veil.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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