Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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As ever, my coworkers came prepared, toting their dishes on various subways to the World Trade Center.—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
In January 2025, a cleaning crew allegedly found a plastic tote inside the apartment with a dead cat inside, the warrant affidavit said.—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026 Choose from colorful felt, canvas or market totes featuring playful Easter designs like bunnies, carrots and eggs, all customized just for you.—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 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