Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Will Storrie join the pack of it-boys and their house it-bags and tote a new-era Mombasa bag?—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026 Iced coffee buckets are most popular in the summer, when customers can tote them around to cool down on a hot day.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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Other great fashion deals include these 62%-off memory foam slippers, and this gorgeous oversized tote that comes in black, coffee, dark red, navy, nude, orange-brown, and more.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026 In the lineup are the Hobo purse, the Mini 48h bag, the Little Suitcase model and totes in small, medium and large sizes as well small leather goods like passport holders and cardholders.—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 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