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Samsonite

Samsonite

3.5
A suitcase made by Samsonite
  • noun
  • /ˈsæm.sə.naɪt/
translation icon : maleta Samsonite
  • 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.

Examples

  • So she bought me a Samsonite for my birthday.

  • We see Barbara's two red Samsonites being taken off the belt by Kevin. INT. Logan Airport - Gate - Boston - 1968

    Fiction book (2001)
  • 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.

  • She packed her clothes into the spacious Samsonite suitcase for the trip.

  • After years of travel, he still uses his sturdy Samsonite that has never let him down.

  • The flight attendant recognized the bright blue Samsonite and offered to help the traveler.

Synonyms

suitcase
vsSamsonite
356 1.0

A large box with a handle for carrying clothes when you travel

is the branded or hard-sided version rather than any type
luggage
vsSamsonite
230 1.0

Bags and suitcases that a person carries when traveling

is one company's product or similar hard case within that broad group
portmanteau
vsSamsonite
  • Archaic
1 9.1

A large leather suitcase with two sections that open outwards

is the company's product or general hard case rather than a two compartment style
Gladstone bag
vsSamsonite
  • Archaic
1 8.5

A large, stiff leather travel bag with a hinged top

is the branded hard case rather than this hinged leather style
hardshell suitcase
vsSamsonite
3.4

A suitcase with a hard outer shell that protects items inside during travel

is a company's product or any similar hard-sided case

Surface Forms

Samsonite singular
Samsonites plural

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.