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noun

ˈker-ē-ˌȯn How to pronounce carry-on (audio)
Definition of carry-onnext
as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles the airline allows two carry-ons per person

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verb

1
as in to act out
to behave badly a toddler crying and carrying on in the store

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2
as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband

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3
as in to operate
to look after and make decisions about carries on a business and still manages to run the household

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Recent Examples of carry-on
Noun
If unpacking into hotel drawers isn't your style, the VersaPack+ carry-on spinner keeps everything compartmentalized from departure through arrival. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 The airline requires passengers to store their power banks on their person, in the seat pocket or in carry-on luggage stowed under the seat. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
With veteran cornerback L’Jarius Sneed still out, Melvin Smith and Nohl Williams have carried on as Steve Spagnuolo’s primary outside cornerbacks in 11-on-11. — Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Andrews' character Queen Clarisse is tasked with training her estranged granddaughter Mia to become a princess and carry on the family's royal lineage. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
  1. suitcase
  2. act out
  3. persist
  4. operate
  5. misconduct
  6. manage
  7. disobey
  8. supervise
Noun
  • Six compression packing cubes for your suitcase are also included.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Beloozerov had a suitcase full of cash, nearly a dozen laptops, and a seemingly untraceable ride.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of suitcase
Verb
  • Perhaps the threat wasn’t quite so dire, or its parameters were not well-enough defined, and the Secret Service acted out of a superabundance of caution.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some children act out when they are stressed, worried or do not understand what is being asked of them.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of act out
Verb
  • Although the cybersecurity industry has been warning about North Korean IT workers infiltrating jobs for years now, the threat continues to persist.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because about half of the patients suffer from a rare reaction called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), which often appears as a visual disturbance, Bekhrad says.
    — Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of persist
Verb
  • This strategic partnership with Miral involves Disney licensing its IP and providing oversight, while Miral funds, builds, and operates the park, paying royalties.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Inspectors now have less of a presence in the orchards, which are located in isolated hills where armed groups operate with little interference, and concentrate on packing plants.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of operate
Verb
  • In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.
    — Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Definition of misconduct
Verb
  • Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Leeds United’s goalkeeper does not manage his social media accounts but his friends have kept him informed of the feverish reaction to his arrival.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of manage
Verb
  • People don’t do what they’re supposed to, or someone betrays someone else for money or power or spite, or maybe a dragon just disobeys its rider and decides to murder a prince.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Contempt of Congress is a federal misdemeanor in which an individual willfully disobeys or impedes a congressional investigation.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of disobey
Verb
  • Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid summoned a staffer to repair a troubling divot, while linebacker Terrel Bernard supervised.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The fish are raised in ponds fed with river water that flows off the Gombori mountains, monitored constantly to ensure proper egg development, and supervised until just the right time arrives for harvesting, salting, and packaging.
    — Felipe Riccio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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