carry-on
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1car·ry–on

noun \ˈka-rē-ˌn, ˈker-ē-, -ˌän\

Definition of CARRY-ON

1
British : carrying-on
2
: a piece of luggage suitable for being carried aboard an airplane by a passenger

First Known Use of CARRY-ON

1890

2carry–on

adjective

Definition of CARRY-ON

: carried or suitable for being carried aboard <carry–on baggage>

First Known Use of CARRY-ON

1967

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