How to Use carry-on in a Sentence

carry-on

1 of 3 noun

• Knives and other sharp items also were banned from carry-on bags.
  — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
• Not having to fish around in your carry-on for a missing key is also a bonus.
  — Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
• These earplugs come with a clip-on carry case to attach to your carry-on bag, purse, or keys.
  — Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
• Samsonite fans will love the brand’s hardside carry-on that’s now almost half off.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2023
• True to its purpose, though, the vehicle has room in the front for two carry-on size bags.
  — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
• Their lightweight, streamlined design takes up far less room in a carry-on than chunky styles.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
• Yeah catch my eye, but the threat of rain and minimal space in my carry-on keeps me moving.
  — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026
• Plus, this style is super lightweight for easy carry-on packing.
  — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
• Top raised, the trunk holds nine cubic feet of luggage—maybe room for a couple of carry-on bags.
  — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
• The carry-on is available in black, silver, pink, light blue, navy, and burgundy.
  — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
• Some passengers cut the line to secure space for their carry-on bag in the overhead bin.
  — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 16 Sep. 2023
• These tiny tubes are small enough to slip through airport security in a carry-on.
  — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
• The food will be removed from the carry-on bag and screened separately.
  — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
• Even those traveling with just a carry-on can run into issues.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
• This can be especially useful if you’re pressed for space in a carry-on or beach bag.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
• Always check with your airline for specific carry-on sizes for your flight.
  — Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 19 July 2023
• The difference between a good flight and a great one often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.
  — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
• Leave enough room in your carry-on for loads of pickups from les pharmacies Française.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
• The 2-ounce compact bottles are easy to pack in a carry-on, and are available in sets of three.
  — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
• But we’re obsessed with her choice of carry-on bag, in particular.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2023
• Plus, the luxe-looking storage solution won’t take up much space in your carry-on.
  — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
• The travel brand breaks down their luggage picks by carry-on and checked bags and offers a wide range of colors.
  — Ellen McAlpine, menshealth.com, 25 Apr. 2023
• As a general rule—solid, dry foods are your best bet for air travel (in your carry-on, at least).
  — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
• Anything bigger, like a carry-on bag with wheels, needed to be checked for a $35 fee.
  — CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
• This year-round shoe staple is equally sensible and stylish, and isn't too bulky or heavy to pack in your carry-on.
  — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
• Roughly the size of a carry-on suitcase, the instrument is a labyrinth of wires and metal.
  — Carmen Drahl, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2023
• But a regular-sized carry-on (up to 22 pounds) costs $45 each way.
  — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2023
• One of the larger options on this list, it could easily be used as a carry-on or weekender bag.
  — Neha Tandon, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
• Plus, each order includes a zippered case to keep them stored together in your carry-on bag.
  — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
• Consider a travel blanket that won’t weigh down your luggage or carry-on bag or take up too much space.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024

carry-on

2 of 3 adjective

• That way, fans can just stick it in their carry-on.
  — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
• Have a carry-on for at least one or two changes of clothes.
  — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
• Hair tools with cords are fine for checked or carry-on bags.
  — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
• Or putting one inside a carry-on just in case.
  — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
• This ribbed carry-on is equal parts stylish and sturdy.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
• So my rolling carry-on suitcase just couldn’t be checked.
  — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
• What’s the best carry-on luggage to buy?
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
• One thing that's always in your carry-on?
  — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
• Be sure all your carry-on items are labeled in case they are checked.
  — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
• Weirdest item in your carry-on bag?
  — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
• This is the kind of throw-on-and-go maxi dress that earns its spot in a carry-on.
  — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
• So why limit yourself to what can fit in your carry-on?
  — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
• Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
  — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
• Finding the right carry-on backpack is the first step.
  — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
• The luxe, roomy carry-on bag is nearly sold out—snag one of the last in-stock styles.
  — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 June 2026
• Use it as a carry-on, grocery tote, gym bag, or beach buddy.
  — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
• Your carry-on must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
  — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
• Stick to the carry-on limits, make room for others.
  — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
• Buy them in full-size for your bathroom shelf and the mini sizes for your carry-on.
  — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
• Both are compact enough to fit in any carry-on or personal item.
  — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
• This mini version has a slim profile that won’t add bulk to your carry-on.
  — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
• The smaller versions are also so easy to pack and can even fit in a carry-on.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
• So, stash it in your carry-on or display the nifty case on your vanity.
  — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
• This is arguably the most important item in my dad’s carry-on.
  — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
• When packing with just a carry-on, less really is more here.
  — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
• Of course, the travel toothbrush still deserves a spot in your carry-on.
  — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
• Sometimes, your carry-on item might not belong in the overhead at all.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
• With the right basics, your carry-on suitcase stays light, and your outfits stay on point.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
• Plus, the durable carry-on is designed with a sturdy plastic shell that won’t crack or scratch.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
• Keeping a spare in your carry-on is a small habit that can prevent a major bummer on your trip.
  — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026

carry on

3 of 3 verb

• Dogs are carried on their walks.
  — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
• The stars dapped up and carried on.
  — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
• If not, blame the stars and carry on.
  — Kimberly King, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2026
• And to kind of carry on that legacy.
  — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
• To go to work the next day and carry on like normal.
  — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
• Since his death, his music has carried on.
  — Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
• His sons and daughters carry on his work in their own unique ways.
  — Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2022
• Had 66 yards on 3 carries on that march.
  — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
• Barnes is keen to carry on and has been injury-free since the move.
  — Andy Jones, New York Times, 2 May 2025
• That method has carried on unchanged through the decades.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
• When you're done, rinse and carry on with the rest of your routine.
  — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022
• You were allowed a few pounds of things to carry on your back and that was it.
  — Livia Paccariè, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
• United fans then carry on singing.
  — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
• But that doesn't mean lockdowns will linger for years or that life can't carry on.
  — NBC News, 5 May 2021
• And the top handle can be carried on your arm or on a suitcase.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
• Until then, the queue will carry on through the day, night, warmth, cold, and rain.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
• That burden is theirs to carry on their shoulders at the end of the day.
  — Elly Belle, refinery29.com, 22 Dec. 2020
• Life in the cold lane carried on under our scarves and jackets.
  — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
• In truth, this energy will carry on for many weeks.
  — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
• Is there any pressure to carry on with more seasons?
  — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
• Just switch up the power output and carry on.
  — New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
• So, what keeps the 75-year-old inspired to carry on?
  — The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
• Play should have just carried on without any hassle.
  — Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
• Other times, fringe films carry on in the margins.
  — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
• Feldman, who didn’t have carry on luggage, stayed in the row.
  — Melissa Yeager, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2021
• When the facts become too painful, the room stands slack for a second and then carries on.
  — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
• Two decades later, that fickle through line carries on.
  — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
• And that is the legacy Mike T carried on.
  — Willie Colon, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
• It can be worn as a crossbody or carried on your arm with the double handles.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
• The good news is that Meta intends to carry on doing more of the same.
  — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025