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

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Example Sentences

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carryall

A sleek leather carryall that’s equal parts office bag, travel kit and a supply closet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

For a time, Spade’s game-changing, often-copied carryall nylon handbags dangled from the wrists of women nearing retirement as well as those whose professional lives had only just begun.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2018

Yes, only in the world of handbags could a $500 carryall be called cheap.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2015

Her carryall bag is an Everywoman's stash of memories, mysteries and mundane items.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2012

“It was twelve-thirty when Yolanda left for the day, and Nikki was sitting in her carryall, gurgling. Vivian said, half to me and half to Nikki, ‘Now it’s time for the grown-ups to have lunch.’

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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