carryall

[kar-ee-awl]

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noun

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

Origin of carryall

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

carryall

[kar-ee-awl]

noun

a four-wheeled covered carriage having seats for four persons, usually drawn by one horse.
a passenger automobile or bus having two facing benches running the length of the body.

Origin of carryall

1705–15, Americanism; alteration of cariole by folk etymology

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Related Words for carryall

satchel, pocketbook, pocket, wallet, bag, handbag, pouch, briefcase, backpack, purse, sack, kit, packet, gear, suitcase, pack, knapsack, carry-on, wagon, van

Examples from the Web for carryall

Historical Examples of carryall

He sighed, heavily, and his sigh was echoed from the back seat of the carryall.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln
But Miss Parker had not waited for him to finish; she was already on her way to the carryall.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln
It was of the "carryall" variety, except that it had but a single narrow seat.
Cy Whittaker's Place
Joseph C. Lincoln
We all said we'd go with him, and we went, six in one carryall.
Cape Cod Stories
Joseph C. Lincoln
Ralph glanced at the carryall, and then at those who were expected to occupy it.
Cap'n Eri
Joseph Crosby Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for carryall

carryall

noun

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

carryall

noun

US and Canadian a large strong bag with handlesAlso called (in Britain and certain other countries): holdall

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