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
Béis has expanded its offerings over the last few years to include kid-friendly luggage, stylish diaper bags, gym bags, commuter totes, and even fun, limited-edition color drops and collaborations.—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 The tote harnesses one of 2026’s trendiest materials — raffia — and pairs it with the kind of full-grain leather that even smells the way leather should.—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 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