carry-on

noun
UK: /ˈkæri ɒn/
US: /ˈkæri ɑːn/

  1. A small bag or suitcase that you are allowed to take with you on a plane.

    1. I packed my essentials in a carry-on.
    2. Make sure your carry-on fits the airline's size restrictions to avoid gate check.

Synonyms

misbehave continue baggage lark proceed
carry-on phrasal-verb

  1. To continue doing something.

    1. Please carry-on with your work.
    2. Despite the difficulties, we must carry-on with the project to its completion.

  2. To behave in a silly or improper way.

    1. Don't carry-on like that.
    2. The children were asked to stop carrying-on during the serious conversation.
carry-on adjective

  1. Allowed to be taken onto a plane.

    1. This is a carry-on bag.
    2. Ensure your carry-on luggage meets weight and dimension regulations prior to boarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "carry-on" is /ˈkæri ɒn/ in British English and /ˈkæri ɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "carry-on": misbehave, continue, baggage, lark, proceed.

Example usage of "carry-on": "I packed my essentials in a carry-on.". More examples on the page.