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

Handbags are a can’t-lose gift in my book, and this designer carryall is a cooler, more colorful version of the one my mom carried for years. —Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

This well-rounded carryall is made from 100% leather and features a slouchy silhouette that’s very popular right now. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025

The right carryall needs to hit a very specific balance: roomy with lots of pockets, easy on the shoulders, and most importantly, cute enough to carry around all day. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2025

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