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carry–on

1 carry–on /ˈkeriˌɑːn/ noun
plural carry–ons
1 carry–on
/ˈkeriˌɑːn/
noun
plural carry–ons
Britannica Dictionary definition of CARRY–ON
[count] US : a small piece of luggage that a passenger can carry onto an airplane
[singular] British, informal : a moment of excitement or silly behavior
see also carry on at 1carry
2 carry–on /ˈkeriˌɑːn/ adjective
2 carry–on
/ˈkeriˌɑːn/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of CARRY–ON
always used before a noun
: small enough to be carried onto an airplane by a passenger