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noun

ˈker-ē-ˌȯn How to pronounce carry-on (audio)
Definition of carry-onnext
as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles the airline allows two carry-ons per person

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verb

1
as in to act out
to behave badly a toddler crying and carrying on in the store

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2
as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement she bravely carried on despite the loss of her husband

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3
as in to operate
to look after and make decisions about carries on a business and still manages to run the household

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Recent Examples of carry-on
Noun
If unpacking into hotel drawers isn't your style, the VersaPack+ carry-on spinner keeps everything compartmentalized from departure through arrival. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 The airline requires passengers to store their power banks on their person, in the seat pocket or in carry-on luggage stowed under the seat. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Carnegie Deli continues today under the leadership of the brand’s CEO and third-generation owner Sarri Harper, who’s carrying on her grandfather Milton Parker’s legacy. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 When reporters shouted questions about the bombshell conversation, the future king at the time simply chuckled, remained silent and carried on walking. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carry-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carry-on
  1. suitcase
  2. act out
  3. persist
  4. operate
  5. misconduct
  6. manage
  7. disobey
  8. supervise
Noun
  • After 49 years in America, Park packed his life into two suitcases and a golf bag and boarded a one-way flight to South Korea, leaving behind his two children, a son, 29, and a daughter, 25.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Arlowe Sneakers out of my suitcase and set out on a marathon travel day.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of suitcase
Verb
  • Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Garcia lends the whole song theater-kid interpretation, essentially acting out the lyrics in pantomime, grasping out in front of her, clutching her face.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of act out
Verb
  • Those issues persist, even as the field has tried to further professionalize and legitimize itself.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Left unchecked, mold and mildew can persist on fabrics even after washing, spreading a musty odor through an entire load.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of persist
Verb
  • Some help surgeons operate with greater precision, while others disinfect rooms, transport supplies, assist patients during rehabilitation, or provide comfort to people who are distressed.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Eight other reservoirs operated by the Bureau of Reclamation recently recorded the lowest levels in at least the last 30 years.
    — Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of operate
Verb
  • In addition, referees were instructed to apply the rules regarding fouls and misconducts more strictly – a move meant to protect players and their inventiveness.
    — Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Definition of misconduct
Verb
  • With much of the country's economy geared toward its lucrative and well-managed fishing industry, fishing rights have been a talking point in the run-up to the referendum.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rebecca Sanders, a national safety practice leader at the transportation consulting firm Fehr & Peers, led a 2019 report at Arizona State University and Toole Design looking at various strategies used across the country to manage speed.
    — Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of manage
Verb
  • The violations are disobeying orders and conduct unbecoming an officer.
    — Charlie D'Agata, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • People don’t do what they’re supposed to, or someone betrays someone else for money or power or spite, or maybe a dragon just disobeys its rider and decides to murder a prince.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of disobey
Verb
  • While not directly involved in controlling the system, humans give Spike rules of engagement all the while, supervising the entire system during operation.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Weerasethakul supervised the 4K restorations, which include remastered and remixed audio and new key art for each film.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of supervise

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“Carry-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carry-on. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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