carryall

noun

car·​ry·​all ˈka-rē-ˌȯl 

ˈker-ē-

1

[by folk etymology from French carriole, from Old Occitan carriola, ultimately from Latin carrus car]

a

: a light covered carriage for four or more persons

b

: a passenger automobile used as a small bus

2

[carry entry 1 + all entry 3] : a capacious bag or carrying case

Synonyms

• suitcase
• wallet
• backpack

Examples of carryall in a Sentence

took only a small carryall on the plane

Recent Examples on the Web

Zipping it up transforms it into a spacious carryall with room for all your other essentials, such as packing cubes, toiletries, shoes, and accessories. —Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025

The Michael Kors Addie Hobo Shoulder Bag is the ultimate everyday carryall that’s not only stylish, but also travel, work, and mom friendly thanks to its spacious capacity and multiple compartments. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025

The answer is, of course, a carryall. —Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025

Accessorize any look with this sleek carryall that is sure to turn heads. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

carryall

noun

car·​ry·​all ˈkar-ē-ˌȯl 

: a large bag or carrying case