Carryalls

/ˈkæri-ˌɔlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carryall; multiple large bags or containers used to transport various items.

Etymology

Plural form of carryall, a compound of 'carry' and 'all,' created by adding the standard plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

The plural 'carryalls' shows how English uses simple 's' to make multiples, yet linguists note that we don't say 'carryalls' very often—instead we just say 'carryall' or 'a couple of carryalls,' which reveals how informal and flexible English nouns can be.

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