noun
tote
toht
Tote (noun) means a large bag with handles, used for carrying everyday items (short for tote bag). Example: “She packed her laptop and lunch into a canvas tote.”
noun
1
A large bag with handles, used for carrying everyday items (short for tote bag).
"She packed her laptop and lunch into a canvas tote."
2
British: the totalizator, a system for calculating and paying out pari-mutuel bets at a racetrack.
"He placed a small bet on the tote before the race."
verb
1
To carry something, especially something heavy or bulky.
"He toted his suitcase up three flights of stairs."
How to use tote
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA carrying bag, the verb "to carry," or (in Britain) the racetrack betting system.
Common pairings
tote bag
tote around
the tote
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Word forms
- Plural
- totes
- Third person singular
- totes
- Past tense
- toted
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She packed her laptop and lunch into a canvas _____.
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."
Synonyms
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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).
