take-along

[ teyk-uh-lawng, -uh-long ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. intended or suitable for taking along, as on a trip:

   take-along snacks for long car trips.

2. sized, built, or adapted to be carried easily; portable:

   a take-along TV set.

noun

1. something that is or can be taken along or carried.

Word History and Origins

Origin of take-along¹

adj., noun use of the verb phrase take along

Example Sentences

It was not, however, as good a run as the Baby Einstein Take-along Tunes; that classical boom box has been on sale since 2010 and remains a top seller today, Ms. Waller said.

From New York Times

The Bright Starts Beaming Buggie Take-Along Toy, its formal name, became the magic weapon against my daughter’s most intense crying fits, when her little face turned crimson, her breathing barely able to keep up with her screams, expressing a despair that seemed impossibly deep for a person so new to the world.

From New York Times

Quick breads are a winning take-along option for any get-together, with a longer shelf life than cupcakes and layer cakes.

From Washington Post

In 2011, remote or portable music became a reality, with Apple pushing AirPlay and widespread Bluetooth adoption, making whole-house or take-along music playback fun and easy.

From Washington Post

One third of all U.S. adults own smartphones — such as the iPhone and Android software-based phones — and the real estate apps they can access provide the take-along convenience that a home computer simply cannot.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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