Samsonite
- noun
- /ˈsæm.sə.naɪt/
- Nala has the old faithful Samsonite, one of my favorite suitcases ever.
So I tell Carlos, let's do it, nigga, just put it in two Samsonite and I'll say red suitcases and that'll be that.
- So I tell Carlos, let's do it, nigga, just put it in two Samsonite and I'll say red suitcases and that'll be that.
Examples
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So she bought me a Samsonite for my birthday.
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We see Barbara's two red Samsonites being taken off the belt by Kevin. INT. Logan Airport - Gate - Boston - 1968
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But I had to, you know, one of those giant ugly Samsonite suitcases, the, the, it was like, you know, weird and, and way too big and it didn't fit in the overhead bin.
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She packed her clothes into the spacious Samsonite suitcase for the trip.
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After years of travel, he still uses his sturdy Samsonite that has never let him down.
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The flight attendant recognized the bright blue Samsonite and offered to help the traveler.
Synonyms
A large box with a handle for carrying clothes when you travel
Bags and suitcases that a person carries when traveling
A large leather suitcase with two sections that open outwards
A large, stiff leather travel bag with a hinged top
A suitcase with a hard outer shell that protects items inside during travel
Surface Forms
Etymology
The noun Samsonite takes its name from Samson, the strong man from the Bible, plus the product ending -ite. The brand wanted people to think of a 'strong' suitcase, so many people call a hard-sided bag a Samsonite because it looks tough and lasting.