Verb (1)toted his dog from the muddy backyard to the bathtub for a thorough washing
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Of course, toting The Row’s Delanie leather shoulder bag in chocolate brown.—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 July 2025 Before this year's headlines turned to upticks in weekend violence, youth toting guns, and viral videos of officers using force downtown, one headline was about a plan.—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Noun
Scoop up travel-friendly bags, darling wallets, spacious totes, and statement purses—up to 53 percent off.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2025 The spring 2025 collections offer some bread crumbs, musing newness with see-through iterations of totes, crossbody bags and pouches.—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 July 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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