Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Working from home, clocking long hours, when suddenly a DoorDash delivery driver arrives toting a big paper McDonald's brown bag.—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 And this year, his mom, Rosie, got to witness her son win the Masters for a second time, all while toting around a custom purse with a 2025 newspaper article announcing his career slam printed on it.—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
This customizable, striped tote easily transforms a simple base outfit without overwhelming your entire wardrobe.—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026 There are authors and booths everywhere, and plenty of totes and bookish merch to get your hands on.—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 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