suit·case

[soot-keys]
noun
a usually rectangular piece of luggage especially for carrying clothes while traveling.

Origin:
1900–05; suit + case2

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suitcase (ˈsuːtˌkeɪs, ˈsjuːt-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a portable rectangular travelling case, usually stiffened, for carrying clothing, etc

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Suitcase is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Idioms & Phrases

suitcase

see live out (of a suitcase).

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Example sentences
Measuring your carry-on luggage in advance of travel ensures that your suitcase
  meets the airline's.
Many travelers rely on the rolling suitcase, which features wheels that are
  convenient for pulling the luggage as you walk or run.
The expectation is that they will open a suitcase on the desktop and then live
  out of it.
Living out of a suitcase for three weeks requires careful planning and
  strategic packing.
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