Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Staffers baked up a storm at home and proudly toted their treats to work.—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025 No, Tyla wasn’t toting a capacious carry-on bag, but rather, a small (and hot) designer purse from the 2000s, one that fellow stars like Rihanna and Zendaya frequently love to wear, too.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
Made of high-quality lightweight nylon, this tote is a casual yet durable choice that can spruce up any airport outfit or luggage lineup.—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025 My wreaths tend to either hang in the garage, vulnerable to the changing temperatures, or get neatly laid—and promptly smushed—in my holiday tote bin.—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tote
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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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