steamer trunk

American  

noun

1. a rectangular traveling trunk low enough to slide under a bunk on a ship.

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Etymology

Origin of steamer trunk

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

He left behind a massive steamer trunk full of manuscripts, many of which were attributed to artists not named Fernando Pessoa.

From Los Angeles Times

We sailed away to London, England, Louise and Beatrice, Lamont and I. We began our journey by steamer trunk—that biggest trunk that had stood open for days in Camilla’s bedroom, filling up with her new finery.

From Literature

Beside Camilla’s sleeping form her biggest steamer trunk yawned open.

From Literature

“You mean to tell me you came aboard in the handkerchief drawer of my steamer trunk?”

From Literature

The biggest steamer trunk stood open on the floor of Camilla’s cabin.

From Literature