rollaboard

noun, adj — 2 senses

rollaboard

noun

Etymology From roll + aboard.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A wheeled suitcase that is carry-on luggage.

  • Convinced overhead bins will bust open, rollaboards will rain down like enemy fire and oxygen masks will drop, I clutch the armrests and begin to sweat like Roy Jones Jr. in the 12th round of a prizefight.2005, Indianapolis Monthly, page 284:

rollaboard

adj

Etymology From roll + aboard.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences (of luggage) having wheels for use as carry-on luggage

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