tote

Open-topped carryall

Tote is both a verb and a noun centered on carrying.

To tote something is to carry it, especially something bulky or heavy: She toted her laptop everywhere.

A tote or tote bag is a large, open-topped bag with handles, typically used for carrying everyday items like groceries or books.

The word has an informal, practical feel and appears frequently in compounds like gun-toting to describe someone who habitually carries a firearm.

carry

lug

Tote with effort

  • schlepAwkward, effortful journey
  • haulPull or carry laboriously
  • heftPerceived mass, substance

cart · ferry · shoulder · sling · bear · transport · convey · load · burden · trudge

bag

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

market · beach · cotton · eco-friendly · sustainable · sturdy · durable · shoulder · zipper · pocketed

fashion

designer

One who plans appearances

stylish · trendy · chic · luxury · brand · runway · ensemble · outfit · monogram · statement

storage

bin

Storage or disposal vessel

  • boxLidded storage container
  • caddyTea tin or course aide
  • crateContainer for transport

container · organizer · trunk · chest · compartment · stackable · lidded · plastic · toolbox · craft

Categories
Opposites
carrying action

totedrop

Fall or release

put down · set down · leave · abandon · discard

bag type

toteclutch

Mechanism linking engine to gearbox

wallet · purse · briefcase · messenger bag · backpack

Phrases
Family

toted, totes, toting, toters, totable, toter

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G