toting
Americannoun
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the practice of taking home food from an employer by a person engaged in domestic service.
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the food so taken.
Etymology
Origin of toting
Example Sentences
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People traveled to the farm in large groups, toting bags to collect the nectarines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
And at the end of it all, Colbert flew off in Santa’s sleigh toting his prized Captain America shield, with unicorn Abraham Lincoln and “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the man with all the answers.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
So if you’re toting around two kids and want a fun-filled day that costs less than $200, but you hate walking around museums, then say exactly that.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
She has donned flak jackets on ICE raids, posed toting a large gun and recorded messages urging immigrants to self-deport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
I look over and the old truck’s gone too, toting cotton seed somewhere in the fields.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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