Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Having no driver’s license, Müller became a Polaroid-toting expeditionist, returning repeatedly to his beloved Kensington Motel in Santa Monica and its environs.—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Armed guards patrolled federal buildings; machine-gun-toting snipers perched on rooftops.—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 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