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

Accessorize any look with this sleek carryall that is sure to turn heads. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025

Allow Glamour to share seven other styles that are trending for fall 2025 or the $75 carryall beloved by Jenna Ortega. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025

Calvin Klein Reyna Triple Compartment Shoulder Bag For those seeking a carryall that can handle daily work commutes, regular outings, and sport events for the kids, look no further than this versatile bag from Cavlin Klein. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025

The small, sculptural suede bags on Alaïa’s Fall 2025 runway marked a striking departure from the traditional suede carryall. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 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