car·ry-on
ˈker-ē-ˌȯn 
ˈka-rē-,
-ˌän
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British
: carrying-on
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: a piece of luggage suitable for being carried aboard an airplane by a passenger
: carried or suitable for being carried aboard
carry-on baggage
carried on; carrying on; carries on
: to continue doing, pursuing, or operating
carry on research
carried on the business
1
: to continue especially in spite of hindrance or discouragement
chose to carry on despite the weather
2
: to behave or speak in a foolish, excited, or improper manner
shocked at how he carries on
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Examples of carry-on in a Sentence
Noun
the airline allows two carry-ons per person
Verb
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
Then this summer, national media outlet Politico reported the House ethics committee began an inquiry into Spartz’s alleged mistreatment of her congressional staff and she was charged with a weapons violation after TSA staff found an unloaded gun in her carry-on, charges that were later dropped.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2023
On Friday morning at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia, a feline was discovered inside a passenger’s carry-on bag during a security screening.
—Forrest Brown, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023
Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
He’s also found comfort in carrying on Nate’s legacy.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
At the top of that list is a reliable pair of headphones, and the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise-canceling Headphones are the perfect addition to your carry-on at $50.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
Then this summer, national media outlet Politico reported the House ethics committee began an inquiry into Spartz’s alleged mistreatment of her congressional staff and she was charged with a weapons violation after TSA staff found an unloaded gun in her carry-on, charges that were later dropped.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The compact case is smaller than a credit card, so it can easily be slid into your carry-on, personal item, or even your pocket without adding bulk.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2023
On Friday morning at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia, a feline was discovered inside a passenger’s carry-on bag during a security screening.
—Forrest Brown, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023
Verb
Both Badenoch and her main rival for the leadership Robert Jenrick are carrying on long-standing pledges to bring overall migration numbers down.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
He’s also found comfort in carrying on Nate’s legacy.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry-on. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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