Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Overall, this Swift is built to tote.—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025 Since it’s specifically designed for subtly toting around a camera, the bag is crafted with a padded compartment to protect your delicate technology while remaining stylish enough for those traveling without a camera.—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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Or, swap your summer tote for a suede bucket bag makes the perfect travel companion.—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 The mini totes became so popular that customers waited in lengthy lines to get their hands on them.—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 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
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