steamer trunk

noun

1. a rectangular traveling trunk low enough to slide under a bunk on a ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steamer trunk¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Your steamer trunk and your bag and shawl strap should be placed in the cabin with you.

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The idea of packing the great Dane in a steamer trunk was really quite ridiculous.

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I don't know what I should have done if the steward hadn't informed them that he could not move their steamer-trunk until morning.

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He stooped and turned the key in his steamer-trunk with a movement of determined conclusiveness that did not escape her.

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"I want to get a steamer trunk—sailing Wednesday," he said in firm tones to the clerk.

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