carryall

¹ American  

[kar-ee-awl] / ˈkær iˌɔl /

noun

1. a large bag, basket, etc., especially a large, lightweight piece of luggage with soft sides.

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carryall ² American  

[kar-ee-awl] / ˈkær iˌɔl /

noun

1. a four-wheeled covered carriage having seats for four persons, usually drawn by one horse.

2. a passenger automobile or bus having two facing benches running the length of the body.

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carryall ¹ British  

/ ˈkærɪˌɔːl /

noun

1. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage usually designed to carry four passengers

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carryall ² British  

/ ˈkærɪˌɔːl /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): holdall.  a large strong bag with handles

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Etymology

Origin of carryall¹

First recorded in 1830–40; noun use of verb phrase carry all

Origin of carryall²

1705–15, alteration of cariole by folk etymology

Related Words

• backpack
• briefcase
• gear
• handbag
• kit
• pack
• packet
• pocket
• pouch
• purse
• sack
• suitcase