Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
The super-thin, credit card-sized power bank is easy to slip into a purse or tote and will have your phone back to 100 percent battery in just two hours.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026 This rattan version is easy to tote from room to room and looks adorable when placed on top of a changing table.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Noun
This puffy tote is from the same brand as a toiletry bag Oprah included on her 2025 Favorite Things list, and it’s backed by a sizable fan club (it’s been purchased more than 3,000 times in the past month alone).—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
26 June 2026 This Arugula Green bag is half tote, half crossbody, and has a smooth, shiny leather finish.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
probably from an English-based creole; akin to Gullah & Krio tot to carry, of Bantu origin; akin to Kikongo -tota to pick up, Kimbundu -tuta to carry