rollaboard
English
Alternative forms
- roll-aboard
Etymology
roll + aboard
Noun
rollaboard (plural rollaboards)
- (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.
- 2005, Indianapolis Monthly (page 284)
Usage notes
Rollaboard is a trademark of the Travelpro company, the original commercial suitcase of this type.[1] The form roll-aboard avoids confusion with the trademark.
Adjective
rollaboard (not comparable)
- (aviation) (of luggage) having wheels for use as carry-on luggage
References
- US Serial Number 74170453, US Registration Number 1706770