A suitcase is a container with a handle used to carry clothes and belongings while travelling.

The idea

Suitcase is countable: a suitcase, two suitcases. Common phrases include pack a suitcase, carry a suitcase and a suitcase under the bed.

Examples

  • My suitcase is under the bed.
  • She packed a suitcase for the journey.
  • We have two suitcases for the trip.
  • Is this suitcase yours?
  • He carried the suitcase to the station.
  • The suitcase has a broken handle.

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Watch out

A suitcase is one container; luggage refers to bags and cases collectively and is usually uncountable.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the plural after two. We have two ___ for the trip. (suitcase / suitcases)

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    suitcases

    Suitcases is plural after two.

  2. Choose the verb for putting belongings into a suitcase. She put her clothes inside and ___ the suitcase. (packed / emptied)

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    packed

    Packed describes putting belongings into the suitcase.

  3. Choose the preposition for below the bed. My suitcase is ___ the bed, below it. (under / above)

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    under

    Under locates the suitcase below the bed.

Use it today

Describe a suitcase and say where you put it during a journey.