suitcase

noun, verb — 4 senses

suitcase

noun

US /ˈsutkeɪs/ · /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/

Etymology From suit + case.

1

A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.

  • My suitcase is stowed in the luggage rack.
  • A stocky cabwoman removed a large wheeled suitcase.2014, Edith Pearlman, Honeydew:
1 more example
  • Many seats carry reservation labels, while the luggage racks are festooned with backpacks and suitcases.2022 November 30, Paul Bigland, “Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland”, in RAIL, number 971, page 77:
2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences In the Classic Mac OS operating system, a file containing fonts, icons, sounds, and other resources.

Derived terms
fold like a cheap suitcase, suitcase farmer, suitcaseful, suitcaseless, suitcaselike, suitcase nuke
Coordinate terms
briefcase

suitcase

verb

Etymology From suit + case.

1

To trade using samples in a suitcase.

2

Slang To smuggle in one's rectum.

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