Synonyms for

Suitcase

Verb / ˈsu:ˌtkeɪs / Another word for suitcase — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large bag or case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal possessions when traveling.

Synonyms & similar words

travelingbag grip bag travellingbag baggage luggage trunk valise holdall carry-on portmanteau backpack rucksack knapsack handbag satchel briefcase portfolio

Synonyms by register

Formal

luggage trunk case valise

Informal

bag duffel kit carry-on

Literary

portmanteau traveling chest

Antonyms

emptiness lightness unburdened free unpacked

Common collocations

  • open the suitcase
  • pack a suitcase
  • heavy suitcase
  • empty suitcase
  • lost suitcase
  • leather suitcase
  • travel suitcase

Word family

noun suitcase

Usage note

A suitcase is a piece of luggage, typically rectangular and made of stiff material, used for carrying clothes and possessions when traveling. It is distinct from a duffel bag or a backpack.

Example sentences

  1. I carried my suitcase up the stairs to my hotel room.
  2. My mom packed my swimsuit in my suitcase for our beach vacation.
  3. My suitcase is too heavy to lift by myself.
  4. I lost my suitcase at the airport and had to buy new clothes.
  5. The flight attendant put my suitcase in the overhead bin.

Quotes

  • You know you're an adult when you pack a suitcase full of books.
  • Traveling is not about how much you pack in your suitcase, it's about the memories you bring home.
  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read one page - pack your suitcase and read the whole book!

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