carry-on — a piece of luggage that is small enough to be carried aboard an aircraft
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of luggage that is small enough to be carried aboard an aircraft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæri ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- She stuffed her carry-on so full that it looked like a pregnant kangaroo.
- The airline's carry-on policy changes more often than a teenager's mood.
- Remember to remove liquids from your carry-on before security screening.
carry-on
NOUN[/ˈkæri ɑːn/]
a piece of luggage that is small enough to be carried aboard an aircraft
She rolls her small carry-on through the airport gate without checking any bags.
Karen struggles with her carry-on, while the baron glides on!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term 'carry-on' emerged from the combination of the verb 'carry' (to transport or bear) and the adverb 'on' (forward or continuously). This compound developed to denote items that passengers keep with them and transport throughout their journey, particularly in the context of air travel.
Breakdown
carry (to transport or bear) + on (forward, continuously) = to keep and transport with oneself on an ongoing basis.
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📝Examples
“She stuffed her carry-on so full that it looked like a pregnant kangaroo.”
“The airline's carry-on policy changes more often than a teenager's mood.”
“Remember to remove liquids from your carry-on before security screening.”
“His carry-on contained everything except the kitchen sink - literally.”
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