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- [vuh-lees or, esp. British, -leez]
- /vəˈlis or, esp. British, -ˈliz/
- /vəˈliːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuh-lees or, esp. British, -leez]
- /vəˈlis or, esp. British, -ˈliz/
Definitions of valise word
- noun valise a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag. 1
- noun valise a small overnight travelling case 0
- noun valise a piece of hand luggage 0
- noun valise A piece of hand luggage such as a suitcase or travelling bag. 0
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Origin of valise
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French < Italian valigia, of obscure origin; compare Medieval Latin valēsium
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Parts of speech for Valise
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determiner
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valise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
valise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for valise
noun valise
- attache — An attaché is a member of staff in an embassy, usually with a special responsibility for something.
- attaches — to fasten or affix; join; connect: to attach a photograph to an application with a staple.
- briefcase — A briefcase is a case used for carrying documents in.
- carry-on — of a size and shape suitable for being carried onto and stowed in the passenger compartment of an airplane: carry-on luggage.
- gladstone — William Ewart [yoo-ert] /ˈyu ərt/ (Show IPA), 1809–98, British statesman: prime minister four times between 1868 and 1894.
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