Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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The Velveteers had just wrapped up a blistering set on a stage erected in a bar, and before that, No Wave legend Lydia Lunch had interrupted her act to playfully banter with Purple magazine editor Olivier Zahm, who was toting around his adorable little chihuahua, Topochico.—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026 Moments later, chaos — and an army of camera-toting, masked glamazons — descends, capturing her every move from countless angles.—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Noun
Her tote is the ideal balance of structured yet effortlessly chic.—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 June 2026 Instead of using an open tote, keep your valuables close at hand with a secure bag that stays close to your body and zips shut.—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 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