word difference

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Dear all,

may I ask you which is the difference among the words: luggage- suitcase - handbag - bag - briefcase?

Thanks a lot for your time and help.

Best wishes
Renata

[Casiopea]

Welcome, Renata.

luggage <plural>
a piece of luggage <singular>
=> a case or cases for a traveler's belongings

suitcase <singular>
=> a case for a traveler's belongings

handbag <singular>
=> a bag that holds your money, credit cards, keys, and so on

bag
=> a synonym for handbag, suitcase; also, sport's bag, school bag, lunch bag, grocery bag, shopping bag, and so on

briefcase
=> a case that holds paperwork, files, documents, and so on.