Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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No, Tyla wasn’t toting a capacious carry-on bag, but rather, a small (and hot) designer purse from the 2000s, one that fellow stars like Rihanna and Zendaya frequently love to wear, too.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025 This one’s available in all kinds of cute color combos, and the 16-ounce design is slim enough to comfortably tote around in even the most overstuffed work bags.—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
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Coach Willow Tote Coach bags are on major sale at Amazon for Cyber Monday, and this gorgeous work tote is no exception.—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025 Jet Set Medium Pocket Tote Bag Say hello to your newest carry-all bag with this tote.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 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
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