take-along
Americanadjective
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intended or suitable for taking along, as on a trip.
take-along snacks for long car trips.
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sized, built, or adapted to be carried easily; portable.
a take-along TV set.
noun
Etymology
Origin of take-along
adj., noun use of the verb phrase take along
Example Sentences
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It was not, however, as good a run as the Baby Einstein Take-along Tunes; that classical boom box has been on sale since 2010 and remains a top seller today, Ms. Waller said.
From New York Times
The Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along Toy, its formal name, became the magic weapon against my daughter’s most intense crying fits, when her little face turned crimson, her breathing barely able to keep up with her screams, expressing a despair that seemed impossibly deep for a person so new to the world.
From New York Times
Quick breads are a winning take-along option for any get-together, with a longer shelf life than cupcakes and layer cakes.
From Washington Post
In 2011, remote or portable music became a reality, with Apple pushing AirPlay and widespread Bluetooth adoption, making whole-house or take-along music playback fun and easy.
From Washington Post
One third of all U.S. adults own smartphones — such as the iPhone and Android software-based phones — and the real estate apps they can access provide the take-along convenience that a home computer simply cannot.
From Washington Post
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