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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitcase
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Inflation eased to a four-year low Your wallet may feel a tiny bit of ease.—
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Her wallet turned up at a highway rest area in North Florida.—
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Almost a year-and-a-half later, in September 2024, a fisherman found some of her belongings including her backpack and a hiking shoe, the family wrote in a Saturday Facebook post.—
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In an October 2024 update, the woman's family shared that her backpack and a single shoe were found.—
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This particular carry-on meets size restriction standards for Southwest, Delta, United, American and Allegiant.—
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The soft shell easily fits into a backpack or carry-on without hassle.—
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The site has tons of Prime-exclusive deals for travelers, including luggage, packing cubes, travel outfits, and more.—
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Arriving at your destination on time but having your luggage take a detour is not the best way to start a trip.—
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It’s designed to be portable, folding up like a standard-size briefcase while looking like something from a Wes Anderson movie.—
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
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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.—
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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.—
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitcase. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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