carry-on

¹car·ry–on

noun \ˈka-rē-ˌȯn, 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

Related to CARRY-ON

Synonyms: carryall, carry-on, grip, handbag, holdall [chiefly British], portmanteau, suitcase, wallet

Related Words: overnight bag (also overnight case), weekend bag (also weekend case), weekender; cosmetic case, traveling case; carpetbag, duffel bag, kit, kit bag; backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack; attaché, attaché case, briefcase, valise; baggage, bags, luggage

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