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Samsonite

Samsonite

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A famous luggage company that makes strong, long-lasting suitcases
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsæmsənaɪt/
translation icon : Samsonite
  • Personally, I like the rolling laptop cases from Kensington and the Samsonite Spinner suitcase (which can pivot in any direction).
  • Samsonite suitcase
  • Samsonite luggage
  • Samsonite bag

Examples

  • In the back of the pickup were an old tan Samsonite suitcase and a guitar case, both dusty and battered, both tied to a spare tire with a piece of clothesline rope.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • George carries the two Samsonites over to customs inspections.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • I opened up one of the Samsonites.

  • Every May, my mother dragged the Samsonite luggage down from our attic and started packing.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • All of the gear was contained in two beat-up black Samsonite suitcases.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • The money will fit into two Samsonite hard-shell suitcases, model #260.

  • I snapped my old Samsonite shut and straightened up my room, wanting everything to be neat and orderly upon my return.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Vanessa carries her compact flight attendant bag and Austin takes his two bright red oversized leatherette Samsonite suitcases.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Every May, my mother dragged her Samsonite luggage down from our attic and started packing.

  • Calvin buckled his blue Samsonite suitcase and started for the stairs.

Surface Forms

Samsonite main

Etymology

The brand name Samsonite was formed from Samson, the famous strong man, with the added -ite to make a product name. That idea of 'strength' explains why the company is known for durable, long-lasting luggage.