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

From there, Zendaya finished off the look with sock-less brown loafers and a beige silk scarf fastened around her carryall tote, once again combining major summer and fall 2025 trends. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025

But, until now, one iconic carryall remained in the archives: the hefty satchel bag. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 16 July 2025

Bags big and small should also be an obligatory purchase, since there’s a wide selection of crossbody purses, hobo bags, and big carryalls on sale. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 July 2025

Gucci presented an olive green leather bag with a cascade of fabric, while Fendi showed a dreamy blue carryall featuring fringe on the sides. —Kelsey Stewart, refinery29.com, 8 July 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