Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Someone who could walk up and over a picnic table for thirty minutes, wearing a twenty-pound pack, with a fifty-pound sandbag slung over his shoulder, would likely be able to help tote a rescue litter, even if, as once happened, the patient weighed four hundred pounds.—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 Her standout picks center on bags and organizers—perfect for travel or everyday toting.—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
The structured leather tote featured double top handles, side zip gussets and gold hardware.—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026 Michael Kors Romee Tote Bag This tote has a spacious main compartment that holds all your necessities and then some, like an iPad and smaller laptops.—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 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