Suitcase Meaning
/ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
nounIn the Classic Mac OS operating system, a file containing fonts, icons, sounds, and other resources.
Sentence Examples
What's the weight of your suitcase?
Lisa, keep an eye on my suitcase while I buy our train tickets.
How long have you been living out of a suitcase?
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He carefully packed all his winter clothes into a large ____ before the flight.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She packed her large leather ____ with all the clothes she would need for her three-week vacation in Italy.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English suit English case English suitcase From suit + case.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A stocky cabwoman removed a large wheeled suitcase."
— 2014, Edith Pearlman, Honeydew:
"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:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He carefully packed all his winter clothes into a large ____ before the flight.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She packed her large leather ____ with all the clothes she would need for her three-week vacation in Italy.