tote
5 synonyms for tote, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large bag with handles, used for carrying everyday items (short for tote bag).
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A large bag with handles, used for carrying everyday items (short for tote bag).
“She packed her laptop and lunch into a canvas tote.”
How to use tote
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tote bag
tote around
the tote
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly linked to a Middle Low German word for a horn or conical bag, or alternatively borrowed from a Bantu language word meaning "to carry" or "to pick up."
Full origin of tote →Frequently asked questions
What does “tote” mean?
The word “tote” means a large bag with handles, used for carrying everyday items (short for tote bag). In plain terms, a carrying bag, the verb "to carry," or (in Britain) the racetrack betting system.
How do you pronounce “tote”?
“Tote” is pronounced toht (/toʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tote” in a sentence?
Here is “tote” used in a sentence: “She packed her laptop and lunch into a canvas tote.”
What part of speech is “tote”?
Depending on how it is used, “tote” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tote” come from?
The word “tote” comes from German. Origin uncertain, possibly linked to a Middle Low German word for a horn or conical bag, or alternatively borrowed from a Bantu language word meaning "to carry" or "to pick up.".
How many meanings does “tote” have?
“Tote” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large bag with handles, used for carrying everyday items (short for tote bag).
