Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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The spring 2025 collection was realized with 91 percent sustainable materials and several guests toted the new Ryder bag, a 100 percent vegan top-handle style.—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024 Families, in particular, may be toting around a heavier load than the solo traveler and will benefit from having the three-piece July Classic expandable family set in their luggage rotation.—Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
Below, our favorites include a ladylike top-handle bag in winter white to its signature Park tote in black.—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024 The tote’s roomy design features two interior pockets and two exterior pockets to store your laptop, headphones, and wallet.—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tote
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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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