suitcase
word
/ˈsutˌkeɪs/
SOOT-kays
/sˈuːtkeɪs/
SOOT-kays
Definition
A suitcase is a bag or hard case used for carrying clothes and other personal items when you travel. It is usually larger than a backpack and is made for trips.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations are 'pack a suitcase', 'unpack a suitcase', and 'wheel a suitcase'. 'Suitcase' usually refers to travel luggage for clothes and personal things; for shorter trips, people may also say 'bag'. 'Luggage' is a broader uncountable word for all bags used in travel.
Spanish: maletaPortuguese (BR): malaPortuguese (PT): malaChinese (Simplified): 手提箱 - 行李箱Chinese (Traditional): 手提箱 - 行李箱Hindi: सूटकेसArabic: حقيبة سفرBengali: সুটকেসRussian: чемоданJapanese: スーツケースVietnamese: va liKorean: 여행가방Turkish: bavul - valizUrdu: سوٹ کیسIndonesian: koper
Example Sentences
I put my clothes in the suitcase.
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Her suitcase is very heavy.
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We bought a new suitcase for the trip.
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I still haven't unpacked my suitcase from last weekend.
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Can you help me lift this suitcase into the car?
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His suitcase barely fit in the overhead bin.
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