Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Timotheé Chalamet has picked up a habit for borrowing Kylie Jenner’s mini Kelly, and A$AP Rocky is very much in his Chanel bag era like Styles, while also being spotted toting gargantuan Louis Vuitton bags (Rihanna’s influence) and chic Celine luggage.—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026 Jaden Smith toted out one of his rarest Louis Vuitton handbags at Paris Fashion Week.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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, 11 Mar. 2026 This tote is an office workhorse, spanning over 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall to fit all your workplace essentials.—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 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