tote

[ toht ]

/ toʊt /

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verb (used with object), tot·ed, tot·ing.

to carry, as on one's back or in one's arms: to tote a bundle.

to carry on one's person: to tote a gun.

to transport or convey, as on a vehicle or boat.

noun

the act or course of toting.

something that is toted.

tote bag.

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Origin of tote

An Americanism dating back to 1670–80; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM tote

tot·a·ble, tote·a·ble, adjectivetoter, noun

Words nearby tote

total recall, total reflection, total serialism, totaquine, totara, tote, tote bag, tote board, tote box, totem, totemic

Other definitions for tote (2 of 3)

tote²

[ toht ]

/ toʊt /

verb (used with object), tot·ed, tot·ing.

Informal. to add up; total.

Origin of tote

First recorded in 1885–90; probably verb use of tote, shortening of total

Other definitions for tote (3 of 3)

tote³

[ toht ]

/ toʊt /

noun Informal.

a totalizator.

Origin of tote

First recorded in 1890–95; by shortening

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How to use tote in a sentence

You can pick up the dachshund, stash them in your tote bag, and then, they’re not aggressive anymore.
Forget Everything You Know About Your Dog (Ep. 436)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 22, 2020|Freakonomics
On the brick sidewalk at the corner of Winter and Tremont Streets across from Boston Common, Luscomb regularly stood and sold copies of the suffragist newspaper Woman’s Journal from her tote bag under a hawker’s license.
“I burned with indignation”|Katie McLean|October 20, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Add in stress, fear of gun-toting spouses and excess amounts of alcohol and we really don’t know much about the objective size of a penis.
The Long and Short of Penis Politics|Eugene Robinson|October 19, 2020|Ozy
They’re flat woven with Turkish cotton, which means they’re super lightweight, extremely portable—great for throwing into a tote bag or backpack—and quick to dry, which is a huge bonus for avoiding mildew.
Soft, lightweight Turkish towels for bathrooms and beach trips|PopSci Commerce Team|September 4, 2020|Popular-Science

Craft a custom tote bag You can use a coffee sack as the base for any fabric-project you like, but a tote bag might be the simplest.
Five cool ways to upcycle old coffee sacks|Harry Guinness|August 27, 2020|Popular-Science
“Diversification” is a hedge fund wife eschewing a Lily Pulitzer tote bag in favor of one made by Sloane Ranger or Jonathan Adler.
The Hell of the Hamptons: Why the Exclusive Hotspot Is a Mind-Numbing Drag|Robert Gold|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And so, NPR, please prepare a complimentary tote bag for Mr. Cantor.
Bill de Blasio Mayoral Win Signals Working Families Party Ascendancy|David Freedlander|November 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
We regret the interpretation of this tote's design and apologize for any misunderstanding.
Lorraine Schwartz Designed Kim Kardashian’s Engagement Ring; New York Passes Labor Law to Protect Child Models|The Fashion Beast Team|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The resulting product is a “clutch that pulls out and becomes a tote.”
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The dark-suited security guys rushed forward to tote the offenders from the room.
The NRA: From Awful to Even Worse|Michelle Cottle|December 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He aint got no bag fer ter tote, en he pick up he foots mighty peart.
Nights With Uncle Remus|Joel Chandler Harris
"Moze, I'll tote the grub an' you lead out of hyar, till we git past the wust timber," he said.
The Man of the Forest|Zane Grey
Huh, Ise seen many a corporation dat hatter have good thick leather soles fer ter tote em round.
Three Little Women|Gabrielle E. Jackson
Old trails and tote roads are kept clear of obstructions to make the woods more accessible.
Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress|Various
They came up the old "tote-road" by the river side, and a herd of buffaloes on a stampede could hardly have made more noise.
Sevenoaks|J. G. Holland

British Dictionary definitions for tote (1 of 2)

tote

/ (təʊt) informal /

verb

(tr) to carry, convey, or drag

noun

the act of or an instance of toting

something toted

Derived forms of tote

toter, noun

Word Origin for tote

C17: of obscure origin

British Dictionary definitions for tote (2 of 2)

Tote

/ (təʊt) /

noun

the Tote (sometimes not capital) trademark short for totalizator (def. 1), totalizator (def. 2)

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