suitcase

noun
UK: /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
US: /ˈsuːtkeɪs/

  1. A rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal possessions when traveling.

    1. I packed my suitcase for the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. She struggled to lift her heavy suitcase onto the baggage carousel after a long flight. [ ] [ ]

  2. Figuratively, something that carries a lot of baggage or hidden issues.

    1. He arrived with a suitcase of problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project came with a suitcase full of unforeseen challenges and complications that took months to resolve. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

valise grip travel bag bag
suitcase verb

  1. To pack belongings into a suitcase.

    1. I need to suitcase my things now. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the show, they suitcase their costumes and head out for the next city in their tour. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suitcase" in English means: A rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal possessions when traveling., Figuratively, something that carries a lot of baggage or hidden issues..

The phonetic transcription of "suitcase" is /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ in British English and /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suitcase": valise, grip, travel bag, bag.

Example usage of "suitcase": "I packed my suitcase for the trip.". More examples on the page.