rollaboard

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From roll +‎ aboard.

Noun

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rollaboard (plural rollaboards)

  1. (aviation) A wheeled suitcase that is carry-on luggage.
    • 2005, Indianapolis Monthly, page 284:
      Convinced overhead bins will bust open, rollaboards will rain down like enemy fire and oxygen masks will drop, I clutch the armrests and begin to sweat like Roy Jones Jr. in the 12th round of a prizefight.

Usage notes

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Rollaboard is a trademark of the Travelpro company, the original commercial suitcase of this type.[1]

Adjective

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rollaboard (not comparable)

  1. (aviation) (of luggage) having wheels for use as carry-on luggage

References

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  1. ^ US Serial Number 74170453, US Registration Number 1706770