Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Pack it full of travel must-haves ahead of your next trip, or use it to tote around daily essentials while running errands.—Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 May 2025 Backgrid Photo: Backgrid The actor arrived at the Hôtel Martinez in cool, movie star style, dressed in a Shushu/tong trench coat, gray-brown trousers, Cartier sunglasses, and toting a black Hermès Box Kelly.—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
Noun
Get one year of unlimited access for $3.33 $1.50 per month + a tote.—Alessandra Pellegrino, Architectural Digest, 21 June 2025 Ballet flats and a straw tote add a prim touch for a balanced finish.—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tote
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
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