car·ry-on
ˈker-ē-ˌȯn 
ˈka-rē-,
-ˌän
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British
: carrying-on
2
: a piece of luggage suitable for being carried aboard an airplane by a passenger
: carried or suitable for being carried aboard
carry-on baggage
carried on; carrying on; carries on
: to continue doing, pursuing, or operating
carry on research
carried on the business
1
: to continue especially in spite of hindrance or discouragement
chose to carry on despite the weather
2
: to behave or speak in a foolish, excited, or improper manner
shocked at how he carries on
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Examples of carry-on in a Sentence
Verb
a toddler crying and carrying on in the store
she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband
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Gabrielle Porcaro, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2024
Airplane cabin temperature is notoriously fickle, quickly oscillating from hot to cold, so don’t forget to keep a cozy cardigan tucked into your carry-on suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2024
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Noun
This affordable, multifunctional pack is lightweight but can hold a lot and easily fit under an airline seat as a carry-on.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2024
Airplane cabin temperature is notoriously fickle, quickly oscillating from hot to cold, so don’t forget to keep a cozy cardigan tucked into your carry-on suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for carry-on
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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carry-on. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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