Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Keep a stash in the fridge for the kids (and adults) for summer snacking or tote them to picnics, potlucks, and pool parties.—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 There was defender Jules Koundé, who toted a Louis Vuitton monogrammed duffel, followed by forward Ousmane Dembélé, who sported an Hermès Haut à Courroies—sometimes referred to as an HAC—in black leather and big enough to carry a stowaway.—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Noun
Throw it on over your bathing suit for a beach day or pair it with sandals and a tote for a casual, put-together look anywhere else.—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The merlot color of this handwoven tote is another top contender for my bag collection.—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026 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