Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, often unstructured bag or basket designed to hold a substantial amount of items, typically used for carrying various personal belongings, shopping goods, or other objects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She packed her books, lunch, and gym clothes into her sturdy canvas carryall.
  • The beachgoer's carryall was filled with towels, sunscreen, and a cooler.
  • He prefers a leather carryall for his daily commute instead of a briefcase.

Advanced Usage

• As a descriptor for vehicles (historical/regional): In some contexts, particularly historical or regional American English, "carryall" can refer to a type of horse-drawn carriage or a light, covered wagon designed to carry several passengers.
  • The pioneers traveled across the prairie in a covered carryall.
• As a descriptor for utility vehicles: It can also refer to a utility vehicle or truck with an open bed, used for transporting materials.
  • The workers loaded the gravel into the site's carryall.

Variants and Related Words

• Tote bag: A bag with parallel handles, often used as a synonym for a casual carryall.
• Holdall (chiefly British English): A large bag for carrying clothes and other personal belongings, essentially synonymous with "carryall."
• Duffel bag: A cylindrical bag made of cloth, often used for carrying sports equipment or travel gear, which serves a similar function.

Synonyms

• Tote
• Holdall
• Duffel (bag)
• Overnight bag (when used for short trips)

Related Phrases

• "All-purpose bag": A descriptive phrase highlighting the general utility of a carryall.
  • This isn't a specialized case; it's just an all-purpose bag or carryall for anything I need.

Noun

1. a capacious bag or basket