carryall

noun

car·​ry·​all ˈka-rē-ˌȯl 

ˈker-ē-

1

[by folk etymology from French carriole, from Old Occitan carriola, ultimately from Latin carrus car]

a

: a light covered carriage for four or more persons

b

: a passenger automobile used as a small bus

2

[carry entry 1 + all entry 3] : a capacious bag or carrying case

Synonyms

• suitcase
• wallet
• backpack

Examples of carryall in a Sentence

took only a small carryall on the plane

Recent Examples on the Web

Try the style for less with this faux suede purse that's inspired by a spacious carryall Jennifer Aniston recently accessorized with. —Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025

Coach’s Brooklyn bag is the perfect carryall companion. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025

Now 63% off, the Addie shoulder bag is an essential carryall that features the brand’s signature print and a slouchy silhouette that feels casual yet slightly structured. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025

Shortly thereafter, Dumas turned Birkin’s dreams of an alternative carryall into reality — gifting her with a Birkin bag prototype and putting the silhouette on the market in 1984. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

carryall

noun

car·​ry·​all ˈkar-ē-ˌȯl 

: a large bag or carrying case