A rectangular piece of luggage with a handle and hinged lid, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling.
Compound of 'suit' (set of clothes) + 'case' (container). First appeared in the early 20th century as travel became more common and people needed portable containers specifically designed for clothing, replacing earlier trunks and portmanteaus.
The suitcase revolutionized travel by making it possible for ordinary people to pack efficiently for trips. Before suitcases, wealthy travelers used large trunks that required porters, while common folk tied their belongings in cloth bundles - the suitcase democratized mobility.
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