Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Osaka has played four matches at the Grand Slam tennis tournament so far this year, each time toting a different version of the popular plush toy attached to her racket bag.—Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025 Barcelona, and the Spanish island of Mallorca saw water gun-toting protestors return in June, while there were demonstrations in other parts of Spain, Venice, Italy and Lisbon, Portugal, according to the Associated Press.—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Additionally, Aetrex offers a foot measuring technology service with a customization station that allows for embroidery onto totes, T-shirts, and more, as well as laser-etching engraving on the ubiquitous water bottles.—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 This mini tulip tote can be worn as a handbag or crossbody thanks to its long, removable strap.—Melody Kazel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tote
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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
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