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carryall

1 American  
[kar-ee-awl] / ˈkær iˌɔl /

noun

  1. a large bag, basket, etc., especially a large, lightweight piece of luggage with soft sides.

carryall 2 American  
[kar-ee-awl] / ˈkær iˌɔl /

noun

  1. a four-wheeled covered carriage having seats for four persons, usually drawn by one horse.

  2. a passenger automobile or bus having two facing benches running the length of the body.

carryall 1 British  
/ ˈkærɪˌɔːl /

noun

  1. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage usually designed to carry four passengers

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carryall 2 British  
/ ˈkærɪˌɔːl /

noun

  1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): holdall.  a large strong bag with handles

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Etymology

Origin of carryall1

First recorded in 1830–40; noun use of verb phrase carry all

Origin of carryall2

1705–15, alteration of cariole by folk etymology

Example Sentences

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For a time, Spade’s game-changing, often-copied carryall nylon handbags dangled from the wrists of women nearing retirement as well as those whose professional lives had only just begun.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2018

For instance, a Coach Crosby carryall costs $395, while a smaller Herald bag costs $140.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2015

Yes, only in the world of handbags could a $500 carryall be called cheap.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2015

Her carryall bag is an Everywoman's stash of memories, mysteries and mundane items.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2012

“It was twelve-thirty when Yolanda left for the day, and Nikki was sitting in her carryall, gurgling. Vivian said, half to me and half to Nikki, ‘Now it’s time for the grown-ups to have lunch.’

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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