noun

valise

vuh-LEEZ

Valise (noun) means a small suitcase or travel bag carried by hand. Example: “He packed a change of clothes into an old leather valise.”

noun

A small suitcase or travel bag carried by hand.

"He packed a change of clothes into an old leather valise."

How to use valise

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a small hand-carried suitcase.

When to use it

Now mostly used in older or literary writing — most people today would just say "suitcase" or "bag".

valises plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “valise” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Can you complete this real example?

He packed a change of clothes into an old leather _____.

Borrowed from French valise, meaning "suitcase".

Origin: French

rise wise vise Lise arise noise raise anise guise poise Elise Boise

What does “valise” mean?

The word “valise” means a small suitcase or travel bag carried by hand. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a small hand-carried suitcase.

How do you pronounce “valise”?

“Valise” is pronounced vuh-LEEZ (/vəˈliːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “valise” in a sentence?

Here is “valise” used in a sentence: “He packed a change of clothes into an old leather valise.”

What part of speech is “valise”?

“Valise” is a noun.

Where does the word “valise” come from?

The word “valise” comes from French. Borrowed from French valise, meaning "suitcase".