Suitcases: meaning, definitions and examples

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suitcases

 

[ หˆsuหt.keษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel

A suitcase is a large bag used for carrying clothes and personal belongings when traveling. It typically has a handle for easy carrying and wheels for convenience.

Synonyms

baggage, luggage, travel case.

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Word Description / Examples
suitcases

Refers specifically to one or more cases or boxes used for carrying personal belongings during travel. Used when emphasizing the individual pieces of travel gear.

  • I need to buy new suitcases for our trip
  • She packed her clothes into two large suitcases
luggage

Similar to baggage but slightly less formal, generally referring to all the travel bags a person has. Commonly used in travel contexts and customer service.

  • Where can I pick up my luggage after the flight? The hotel provides luggage storage for guests
baggage

A more formal term, typically used collectively to describe all the bags, cases, and other containers a person takes with them when traveling. Also has a metaphorical use to describe emotional burdens.

  • Please leave your baggage at the check-in counter
  • He couldn't come to terms with his emotional baggage from the past
travel case

Used to describe a specific type of carrying case, usually smaller and designed for organized travel, such as carrying documents or toiletries. Can imply a sense of purpose and organization.

  • She bought a new travel case for her makeup
  • I keep all my important documents in this travel case

Examples of usage

  • I packed my clothes in the suitcase for my trip to Europe.
  • She struggled to lift the heavy suitcase onto the luggage rack.
  • The suitcase was lost during the flight, causing inconvenience to the traveler.

Translations

Translations of the word "suitcases" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น malas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคŸเค•เฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koffer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะปั–ะทะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ walizki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒผใƒ„ใ‚ฑใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท valises

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maletas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bavullar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰ ๊ฐ€๋ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ุงุฆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kufry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kufre

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒๆŽ็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kovฤki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐatรถskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‡ะตะผะพะดะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงemodanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maletas

Etymology

The word 'suitcase' originated from the combination of 'suit' (meaning a set of clothes to be worn together) and 'case' (a container for holding or carrying items). The concept of a suitcase evolved from the need for travelers to transport their belongings conveniently. Over time, suitcases have become essential travel accessories, adapting to different forms and materials to meet the demands of modern travelers.