tote

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verb (1)

toted; toting

transitive verb

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: to carry by hand : bear on the person : lug, pack
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toter noun

tote

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noun (1)

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tote

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verb (2)

toted; toting

transitive verb

: add, total
usually used with up
toted up his accomplishmentsG. P. Morrill

tote

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noun (2)

Examples of tote in a Sentence

Verb (1) toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Normally, about 1,000 ships pass through each month toting over 40 million tons of goods, or 5 percent of global maritime trade volumes, according to the IMF. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 23 June 2024 Not only does this give you more room to pack everything your family will need, but toting around their own luggage also helps kids develop a sense of responsibility. Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 June 2024
Noun
Lopez sported a white one-piece swimsuit, matching heels, and gold accessories and carried a small, woven tote. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 And there’s new merch for Kitty’ 50th anniversary: plush blanket, iridescent tote, keychain, patches and more. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for tote 

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Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

probably from an English-based creole; akin to Gullah & Krio tot to carry, of Bantu origin; akin to Kikongo -tota to pick up, Kimbundu -tuta to carry

Verb (2)

English dialect tote, noun, total

Noun (2)

short for totalizator

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

circa 1772, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb (2)

1888, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tote was in 1677

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Cite this Entry

“Tote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

tote

verb
ˈtōt
toted; toting
: to carry by hand
toter noun

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