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carry-on luggageSmall luggage that passengers are allowed to carry aboard an aircraft and keep with them in the cabin

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Small luggage that passengers are allowed to carry aboard an aircraft and keep with them in the cabin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæri ɑːn ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

Example Sentences

  • My carry-on luggage is so heavy that I look like a pack mule at the airport.
  • The flight attendant asked passengers to place their carry-on luggage in the overhead bins.
  • I tried to stuff my entire wardrobe into my carry-on luggage to avoid baggage fees.

carry-on luggage

NOUN

[/ˈkæri ɑːn ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/]

Small luggage that passengers are allowed to carry aboard an aircraft and keep with them in the cabin

Small luggage that passengers are allowed to carry aboard an aircraft and keep with them in the cabin
💡 Concept

Small luggage that passengers are allowed to carry aboard an aircraft and keep with them in the cabin

With carry-on luggage, she'll marry on as planned!
🎵 Rhyme

With carry-on luggage, she'll marry on as planned!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkæri ɑːn ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkæri ɒn ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootcarry

🎵Rhyme

carry onmarry onparry on
carry on
marry on
parry on

🔗Collocations

carry-on restrictions
pack carry-on luggage
carry-on size limit
overhead carry-on
carry-on allowance
check carry-on luggage

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My carry-on luggage is so heavy that I look like a pack mule at the airport.

The flight attendant asked passengers to place their carry-on luggage in the overhead bins.

😄 Fun example

I tried to stuff my entire wardrobe into my carry-on luggage to avoid baggage fees.

Airlines have strict rules about carry-on luggage dimensions and weight.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

hand luggagecabin baggagehand baggage

Antonyms

checked luggagechecked baggage

Related

overhead compartmentbaggage claimsuitcasebackpacktravel bag

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