1 [count] US : a small piece of luggage that a passenger can carry onto an airplane
▪ I packed the book in my carry-on. 2 [singular] Brit, informal : a moment of excitement or silly behavior
▪ She makes such a big carry-on [=fuss, stir] about everything. ▪ What a carry-on! — see also carry on at 1carry
▪ I packed the book in my carry-on.
▪ She makes such a big carry-on [=fuss, stir] about everything. ▪ What a carry-on! — see also carry on at 1carry




