Valise

Pronunciation: /væˈliːz/

Definitions of valise

noun a small piece of luggage typically used for carrying clothing and personal items during travel

Example Sentences

A1 She packed her valise with clothes for the weekend trip.

A2 The traveler struggled to lift her heavy valise onto the luggage rack.

B1 The vintage valise had intricate embroidery and leather detailing.

B2 The valise contained important documents and valuables for the business trip.

C1 The diplomat's valise was equipped with advanced security features to protect sensitive information.

C2 The antique valise was a rare find, sought after by collectors for its historical significance.

Examples of valise in a Sentence

formal She packed her belongings neatly into her valise before leaving for her business trip.

informal I just threw some clothes in my valise and headed out for the weekend.

slang I'll just grab my valise and bounce, I'll see you later.

figurative His valise of memories was filled with moments from his travels around the world.

Grammatical Forms of valise

• plural: valises
• comparative: more valise
• superlative: most valise
• present tense: valises
• future tense: will valise
• perfect tense: have valised
• continuous tense: am valising
• singular: valise
• positive degree: valise
• infinitive: to valise
• gerund: valising
• participle: valised

Origin and Evolution of valise

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'valise' originated from the French word 'valise' meaning a small piece of luggage.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small travel bag, the term 'valise' has evolved to encompass various types of luggage and travel bags in modern usage.