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suitcase

American  
[soot-keys] / ˈsutˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a usually rectangular piece of luggage especially for carrying clothes while traveling.

suitcase British  
/ ˈsjuːt-, ˈsuːtˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a portable rectangular travelling case, usually stiffened, for carrying clothing, etc

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suitcase Idioms  

  1. see live out (of a suitcase).

Etymology

Origin of suitcase

First recorded in 1900–05; suit + case 2

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