Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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The aluminum design feels sturdy enough to tote anywhere; the touch screen is convenient; and the white keyboard backlighting is effective in low light.—PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025 The avalanche of attention started a few weeks ago when a video of Khan toting a boom box and rapping along with the players on their way to the court picked up serious steam.—Sam Brock, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
The No Hard Feelings actress, 34, wore a scarf and navy trench coat over jeans, and accessorized with a leopard print tote.—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025 Suede Tote Bag This suede tote is the ultimate companion for a day spent wandering bookstores or sitting in a café, scribbling in a notebook.—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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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