rollaboard

English

Alternative forms

• roll-aboard

Etymology

roll +‎ aboard

Noun

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

Rollaboard is a trademark of the Travelpro company, the original commercial suitcase of this type. The form roll-aboard avoids confusion with the trademark.

Adjective

rollaboard (not comparable)

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