B2
briefcase vs suitcase
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| briefcasenoun/ˈbriːf.keɪs/ | Meaning a thin case with a handle that people carry to work for papers and a laptop | Goes with leather briefcase | Example He put the contract and his laptop into his briefcase and left. |
| suitcasenoun/ˈsuːt.keɪs/ | Meaning a large bag with a handle that you use to carry clothes when you travel | Goes with — | Example I packed my suitcase the night before the long flight. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A slim fits easily under the airplane seat.