Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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In a race that includes a former governor and incumbent mayor with national reputations, a socialist frontrunner, and a combative former mayoral candidate toting a red beret, Walden’s relatively low-key temperament has seen his presence in the campaign diminished by his rivals.—Menachem Spiegel, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025 Of course, toting The Row’s Delanie leather shoulder bag in chocolate brown.—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Noun
Since totes are larger than most handbags, designer options usually come with even higher prices than our favorite crossbody bags.—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025 The tote retails for between £375 to £695, while other styles such as the Crescent sells for £455, and the Mosaic for £485.—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tote
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
probably from an English-based creole; akin to Gullah & Krio tot to carry, of Bantu origin; akin to Kikongo -tota to pick up, Kimbundu -tuta to carry
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