travel case — A portable case or bag designed for carrying personal items when traveling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A portable case or bag designed for carrying personal items when traveling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrævəl keɪs/
Example Sentences
- My travel case is so heavy that I need a crane to lift it!
- She always brings a small travel case for her makeup and jewelry.
- His travel case was so organized that even his socks had their own compartments.
travel case
NOUN[/ˈtrævəl keɪs/]
A portable case or bag designed for carrying personal items when traveling
A portable case or bag designed for carrying personal items when traveling
Her travel case becomes a showcase before filling the briefcase!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Travel derives from Old French 'travail' (arduous labour, toil), reflecting the historical difficulty of journeying. Case comes from Latin 'capsa' (box, container). The compound term emerged as luggage specifically designed for the demanding nature of travel.
Breakdown
travel (from Old French travail, meaning labour or toil) + case (from Latin capsa, meaning box or container). Together they denote a portable container designed for transporting belongings during journeys.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My travel case is so heavy that I need a crane to lift it!”
“She always brings a small travel case for her makeup and jewelry.”
“His travel case was so organized that even his socks had their own compartments.”
“The airline lost my travel case, but somehow found my lost appetite for airplane food.”
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