Tote

/toʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a large bag or container, often used for carrying items.

I brought a tote to the beach to hold all my supplies.

a device or tool for transporting something.

This tote makes it easy to carry groceries from the car.

verb

to carry, to convey or transport, especially a heavy load.

She had to tote the heavy box up the stairs.

to have with one; to bear.

You can tote around your books in this new backpack.

The word 'tote' likely originates from the African American Vernacular English, derived from the word 'tot', meaning to carry.

tote bag

A large bag designed for carrying items, often used for shopping or casual outings.

tote it up

To add up or calculate total items carried or collected.

go tote

To leave or depart while carrying various items.

carrier

A person or thing that carries something.

lug

To carry or drag something heavy.

haul

To pull or carry with effort.

To carry a lot of responsibilities or tasks.

I'm really toting a heavy load this semester with all these classes.

A casual term for carrying items, often used in a relaxed context.

I'm just going to tote my stuff to the beach.