carryall

noun

car·​ry·​all ˈka-rē-ˌȯl How to pronounce carryall (audio)
ˈker-ē-
Synonyms of carryallnext
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

Examples of carryall in a Sentence

took only a small carryall on the plane
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Peruse the travel-friendly carryall bags, below. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 21 June 2026 This roomy carryall looks more than spacious enough to fit your planner, lunch, and more, while this mini shoulder bag is compact enough for your wallet, lip gloss, and keys during a night out. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 This canvas and leather-trim bag will become your summer carryall. Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Paired with a spacious carryall tote and comfortable walking shoes, these five pieces create a streamlined travel uniform that feels modern, timeless, and undeniably chic. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for carryall

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of carryall was in 1714

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“Carryall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carryall. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

carryall

noun
car·​ry·​all ˈkar-ē-ˌȯl How to pronounce carryall (audio)
: a large bag or carrying case

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