: a portable case designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
Examples of suitcase in a Sentence
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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This Away carry-on suitcase has all the makings of the best travel companion, according to reviews.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The biggest savings to be had come from the soft-side pieces—the Softside Bigger Carry-On and Softside Medium and Large Checked suitcases are all 30% off through Friday.
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Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Prime Day is the best time to stock up on luggage sets, and this duo from Samsonite is one of the best suitcase combinations to go on sale each year.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Naturally, the contents of my suitcase lean into the island’s relaxed spirit—think breezy linens and other gauzy layers that can go from a morning walk in town to a lingering family-style dinner under the stars.
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Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The biggest savings to be had come from the soft-side pieces—the Softside Bigger Carry-On and Softside Medium and Large Checked suitcases are all 30% off through Friday.
—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Prime Day is the best time to stock up on luggage sets, and this duo from Samsonite is one of the best suitcase combinations to go on sale each year.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Naturally, the contents of my suitcase lean into the island’s relaxed spirit—think breezy linens and other gauzy layers that can go from a morning walk in town to a lingering family-style dinner under the stars.
—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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“Suitcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitcase. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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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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