carryall
UK[ˈkæriˌɔːl]US[ˈkæriˌɑːl]
n
a large bag or tote, often made of a soft material, used for carrying a variety of items.
n
a light, covered, one-horse carriage with side seats.
Morpheme Breakdown
carry
all
carry
verb
all
adjective
Etymology
the word 'carryall' is a transparent compound formed from the english verbs 'carry' and the adjective 'all'. it originated in the early 19th century in north america, first describing a type of light, versatile carriage designed to 'carry all' passengers or goods. this literal sense of a vehicle for general transport logically extended to its modern, more common meaning in the 20th century: a large, capacious bag intended to 'carry all' of one's personal items. the term exemplifies how functional, descriptive compounds are created in english to name utilitarian objects based on their primary purpose.
Analysis
Structure: carry (verb) + all (adjective)
carry (from middle english carien, from anglo-norman carier, from late latin carricare, meaning 'to transport by vehicle'). all (from old english eall, meaning 'the whole, every').
Examples
she packed her books, laptop, and gym clothes into her sturdy canvas carryall.
the old photograph showed a family outing in a horse-drawn carryall.
this stylish leather carryall is perfect for a weekend trip.