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carryall

/ˈkæriɔːl/
car · ry · all

Plural:carryalls
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• noun

1

North American A large, spacious bag, basket, or tote with handles, used for carrying miscellaneous personal items or luggage.

Example

"She packed her beach towel, sunscreen, and a novel into a canvas carryall before heading to the shore."


2

North American A light, covered, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with seats for several passengers, or historically a large automotive station wagon built on a truck chassis.

Example

"In the nineteenth century, the hotel operated a horse-drawn carryall to transport guests from the train depot."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originally entered American English in the early 18th century as a folk-etymological alteration of the French word 'carriole' (a small covered carriage), later reinterpreted as a compound of 'carry' and 'all' and applied to large bags.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carryall. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carryall
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