noun

suitcase

suitcase

I need to pack my suitcase for the trip.

I need to pack my suitcase for the trip.

My suitcase is too heavy.

My suitcase is too heavy.

a suitcase a container for carrying clothes I need to pack my suitcase.

Synonyms: luggage, bag, trunk

A compound word from 'suit' (a set of clothes) and 'case' (a container). It was originally a case for carrying a suit.

Picture packing a 'suit' of clothes into a 'case' – that's a 'suitcase'!

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