Definition of carry-on
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:a piece of luggage suitable for being carried aboard an airplane by a passenger
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First Known Use of carry-on
1890
carry-on Synonyms
Synonyms
carryall, carry-on, grip, handbag, holdall [chiefly British], portmanteau, suitcase, walletRelated Words
overnight bag (also overnight case), weekend bag (also weekend case), weekender; cosmetic case, traveling case; carpetbag, duffel bag, kit, kit bag; backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack; attaché, attaché case, briefcase, valise; baggage, bags, luggageDefinition of carry-on
:carried or suitable for being carried aboard
- carry-on baggage
First Known Use of carry-on
1967
carry on
verb
Definition of carry on
transitive verb
:to continue doing, pursuing, or operating
- carry on research
- carried on the business
intransitive verb
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:to continue especially in spite of hindrance or discouragement
- chose to carry on despite the weather
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:to behave or speak in a foolish, excited, or improper manner
- shocked at how he carries on
Examples of carry on in a Sentence
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband
First Known Use of carry on
1600
carry on Synonyms
Synonyms
act out, act up, misbehaveRelated Words
misconduct; disobey, rebel; clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around, kid (around); show off; roughhouseNear Antonyms
obey; acquit, act, bear, comport, conduct, demean, deport, quit; comply, conform; check, collect, compose, constrain, contain, control, curb, handle, inhibit, move, quiet, repress, restrainCARRY-ON Defined for English Language Learners
carry-on
adjective
Definition of carry-on for English Language Learners
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: small enough to be carried onto an airplane by a passenger
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