: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
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She packed her suitcases the night before she left.
it'll be much easier to carry a backpack than to lug that suitcase all over the place
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There’s even a mid-range model costing $150,000 that can be disassembled and packaged into a suitcase to take with you.
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Barry Collins, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Best of all, this suitcase is an accessory in and of itself.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
He is last seen leaving the unit on April 28, 2023 just before 5 p.m., carrying two large duffle bags and a large suitcase, according to court documents.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Dream Paris Women’s Waterproof Winter Snow Boots These fashionable but functional winter snow boots by Dream Paris are lightweight enough to pack into a suitcase with ease (pro tip: when packing boots, always stuff them with socks or underwear to save space and keep the boots' shape).
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Barry Collins, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Best of all, this suitcase is an accessory in and of itself.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
He is last seen leaving the unit on April 28, 2023 just before 5 p.m., carrying two large duffle bags and a large suitcase, according to court documents.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Dream Paris Women’s Waterproof Winter Snow Boots These fashionable but functional winter snow boots by Dream Paris are lightweight enough to pack into a suitcase with ease (pro tip: when packing boots, always stuff them with socks or underwear to save space and keep the boots' shape).
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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suitcase
noun
suit·case
ˈsüt-ˌkās 
: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
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