Carryons

/ˈkæɹi.ɑnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'carryon,' referring to multiple pieces of small hand luggage or multiple instances of continuing forward.

Etymology

Plural form of 'carryon,' created by adding '-s' to the compound noun 'carry' + 'on'.

Kelly Says

Pluralizing compound words can be tricky in English—should we say 'carryons' or 'carry-ons'? Modern usage shows how our language handles newer compound words differently than traditional ones.

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