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1carry–on
noun car·ry–on \ˈka-rē-ˌȯn, ˈker-ē-, -ˌän\
: a small piece of luggage that a passenger can carry onto an airplane
: a moment of excitement or silly behavior
Full Definition of CARRY-ON
1
British : carrying-on
2
: a piece of luggage suitable for being carried aboard an airplane by a passenger
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First Known Use of CARRY-ON
1890
2carry–on
adjective
: small enough to be carried onto an airplane by a passenger
Full Definition of CARRY-ON
: carried or suitable for being carried aboard <carry–on baggage>
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First Known Use of CARRY-ON
1967
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