Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Verb
When the sun sets, guests will tote their cushions inside for a friendly card game around the coffee table.—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025 Bassini totes around point-and-shoot cameras, lately a Yashica T4 or Contax T2, that are compact enough to go unnoticed in his pocket but draw a nostalgic reaction from models and actors.—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Sterilite 18-Quart Clear Stackable Storage Tote Clear stackable totes are useful for just about anything, and this Sterilite bin is no exception.—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 Unlike other tote bags that feature a magnetic closure at the top, this tote has a zipper closure, ensuring the contents of the bag do not spill out.—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 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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