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carryon

The correct spelling is carryon.

How to pronounce carryon

noun

Say it like: Car-eeo-n

The correct spelling is carryon. That luggage or baggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger, rather than checked. For example: "Do you think they'll accept my ski poles as carry-on?"

Usage Examples

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

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.That luggage or baggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger, rather than checked.
  2. 2.An activity that is done in an excessively excitable or anxious manner.

adjective

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

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