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suitcase

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/ˈsuːt.keɪs/ · suit-case

A large container used for carrying clothes and personal belongings when traveling.

Meanings

nounformal

A large container used for carrying clothes and personal belongings when traveling.

ایک بڑا ڈبہ جو سفر کے دوران کپڑے اور ذاتی سامان لے جانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

سُوئیٹ کیس

suitcase

Synonyms

luggagebaggagetruckسامانبیگچمدان

Antonyms

noneکوئی نہیں

Common Collocations

  • packing a suitcase
  • carry-on suitcase

Example Sentences

She packed her suitcase for the trip.

اس نے سفر کے لیے اپنا سُوئیٹ کیس بھر لیا۔

Us ne safar ke liye apna suitcase bhar liya.

I always choose a durable suitcase.

میں ہمیشہ ایک مضبوط سُوئیٹ کیس منتخب کرتا ہوں۔

Main hamesha ek mazboot suitcase muntakhib karta hoon.

He lost his suitcase at the airport.

وہ ایئرپورٹ پر اپنا سُوئیٹ کیس کھو بیٹھا۔

Woh airport par apna suitcase kho baitha.

Easily Confused With

briefcase:A briefcase is typically smaller and designed specifically for carrying documents and business materials.

Word Family

luggage
nounسامان
carry-on
nounہاتھ کا سامان

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a suitcase as a 'suit' carrying 'case'.

Visualize a suitcase with a tailored suit popping out.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "suit + case" — a case for carrying a suite of clothes

First known use: early 19th century

The term dates back to the early 19th century, where it was used to refer to a case used for transporting clothing.