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 of carryall

• suitcase
• wallet
• backpack

Examples of carryall in a Sentence

took only a small carryall on the plane

Recent Examples on the Web

Vogue’s Favorite Colorful City Totes The latest Dior Men show under Jonathan Anderson made a case for colorful carryalls styled with sharp tailoring. — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Since then, the carryall has become one of the most recognizable bags on the market, earning a devoted following, more than two million sales, and, naturally, lots of opinions. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

This mid-size carryall is structured yet spacious, fitting your phone, makeup, and so much more. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

That’s where an oversized tote bag comes in, and Angelina Jolie just made a compelling case for the roomy carryall. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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