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Meaning of carry-on

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

carry-on

noun

Definitions

  1. That luggage or baggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger, rather than checked.

    Example: Do you think they'll accept my ski poles as carry-on?

  2. An activity that is done in an excessively excitable or anxious manner.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Taken onto an airplane with a passenger, rather than checked.

    Example: It's a compact suitcase, but it makes a good carry-on bag.