How to Use carry-on in a Sentence

carry-on

1 of 3 noun
  • These earplugs come with a clip-on carry case to attach to your carry-on bag, purse, or keys.
    — Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Samsonite fans will love the brand’s hardside carry-on that’s now almost half off.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2023
  • The carry-on is available in black, silver, pink, light blue, navy, and burgundy.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Some passengers cut the line to secure space for their carry-on bag in the overhead bin.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Even those traveling with just a carry-on can run into issues.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
  • Always check with your airline for specific carry-on sizes for your flight.
    — Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 19 July 2023
  • Leave enough room in your carry-on for loads of pickups from les pharmacies Française.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • But we’re obsessed with her choice of carry-on bag, in particular.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The travel brand breaks down their luggage picks by carry-on and checked bags and offers a wide range of colors.
    — Ellen McAlpine, menshealth.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Anything bigger, like a carry-on bag with wheels, needed to be checked for a $35 fee.
    — CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
  • This year-round shoe staple is equally sensible and stylish, and isn't too bulky or heavy to pack in your carry-on.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Roughly the size of a carry-on suitcase, the instrument is a labyrinth of wires and metal.
    — Carmen Drahl, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2023
  • But a regular-sized carry-on (up to 22 pounds) costs $45 each way.
    — Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, each order includes a zippered case to keep them stored together in your carry-on bag.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Consider a travel blanket that won’t weigh down your luggage or carry-on bag or take up too much space.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Tell Dad to pack up and get out (to vacation) with one of these carry-on suitcases.
    — WIRED, 13 June 2023
  • For someone who always checks her bag, the thought of downsizing to a carry-on is the stuff of nightmares.
    — Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Keep reading to discover which travel brand makes the best carry-on suitcase.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The safe is offered in four colors and is small enough to fit into a handbag, car, or carry-on, as well as in a drawer.
    — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Weight Consider a travel blanket that won’t weigh down your luggage or carry-on bag or take up too much space.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Time will tell just how many more pink outfit changes and Barbie-style props Margot has packed in that carry-on of hers.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 28 June 2023
  • Airlines routinely ask passengers to check their carry-on bags for free at the gate as a way to avoid delays to boarding.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 21 June 2023
  • One of the most difficult parts of going carry-on-only in the summer is not being able to bring a full-sized sunscreen.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • Each person can only bring one suitcase weighing up to 35 pounds and one carry-on item up to 22 pounds.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The sick passenger was asked to find a change of clothes in her carry-on bag while the rest of the cabin managed their secondhand queasiness.
    — Natalie B. Compton, Andrea Sachs and Heidi Pérez-Moreno, The Washington Post, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the carry-on bag is made with a durable polyester material that will remain in good shape despite the normal wear and tear of travel.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The 20-inch carry-on spinner comes in red or black, with Mickey heads embossed into the outer shell.
    — Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
  • This inexpensive folding brush with a mirror stays in its own hygienic bag in your carry-on ready to save you from looking like you just came in from a wild night out.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • The power of an underseat carry-on is not to be overlooked, especially for frequent fliers who can’t afford to waste time at an at-gate bag check.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • On Spirit, a non-stop flight both ways would set you back $974, including one carry-on bag reserved at booking.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024

carry-on

2 of 3 adjective
  • That way, fans can just stick it in their carry-on.
    — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • Have a carry-on for at least one or two changes of clothes.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Hair tools with cords are fine for checked or carry-on bags.
    — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Hair tools with cords are fine for checked or carry-on bags.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Or putting one inside a carry-on just in case.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This ribbed carry-on is equal parts stylish and sturdy.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
  • So my rolling carry-on suitcase just couldn’t be checked.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
  • What’s the best carry-on luggage to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
  • One thing that's always in your carry-on?
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
  • Be sure all your carry-on items are labeled in case they are checked.
    — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Weirdest item in your carry-on bag?
    — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This is the kind of throw-on-and-go maxi dress that earns its spot in a carry-on.
    — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • So why limit yourself to what can fit in your carry-on?
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
  • Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • Finding the right carry-on backpack is the first step.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The luxe, roomy carry-on bag is nearly sold out—snag one of the last in-stock styles.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 June 2026
  • Use it as a carry-on, grocery tote, gym bag, or beach buddy.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Your carry-on must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
    — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Stick to the carry-on limits, make room for others.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Buy them in full-size for your bathroom shelf and the mini sizes for your carry-on.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
  • Both are compact enough to fit in any carry-on or personal item.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This mini version has a slim profile that won’t add bulk to your carry-on.
    — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The smaller versions are also so easy to pack and can even fit in a carry-on.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
  • So, stash it in your carry-on or display the nifty case on your vanity.
    — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • This is arguably the most important item in my dad’s carry-on.
    — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
  • When packing with just a carry-on, less really is more here.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
  • Of course, the travel toothbrush still deserves a spot in your carry-on.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Sometimes, your carry-on item might not belong in the overhead at all.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • With the right basics, your carry-on suitcase stays light, and your outfits stay on point.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Plus, the durable carry-on is designed with a sturdy plastic shell that won’t crack or scratch.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025

carry on

3 of 3 verb
  • Dogs are carried on their walks.
    — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The stars dapped up and carried on.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • If not, blame the stars and carry on.
    — Kimberly King, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2026
  • And to kind of carry on that legacy.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
  • To go to work the next day and carry on like normal.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Since his death, his music has carried on.
    — Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
  • His sons and daughters carry on his work in their own unique ways.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Had 66 yards on 3 carries on that march.
    — Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Barnes is keen to carry on and has been injury-free since the move.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • That method has carried on unchanged through the decades.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
  • When you're done, rinse and carry on with the rest of your routine.
    — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022
  • You were allowed a few pounds of things to carry on your back and that was it.
    — Livia Paccariè, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
  • United fans then carry on singing.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But that doesn't mean lockdowns will linger for years or that life can't carry on.
    — NBC News, 5 May 2021
  • And the top handle can be carried on your arm or on a suitcase.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Until then, the queue will carry on through the day, night, warmth, cold, and rain.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022
  • That burden is theirs to carry on their shoulders at the end of the day.
    — Elly Belle, refinery29.com, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Life in the cold lane carried on under our scarves and jackets.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
  • In truth, this energy will carry on for many weeks.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Is there any pressure to carry on with more seasons?
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Is there any pressure to carry on with more seasons?
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Just switch up the power output and carry on.
    — New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
  • So, what keeps the 75-year-old inspired to carry on?
    — The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Play should have just carried on without any hassle.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Other times, fringe films carry on in the margins.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Feldman, who didn’t have carry on luggage, stayed in the row.
    — Melissa Yeager, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2021
  • When the facts become too painful, the room stands slack for a second and then carries on.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Two decades later, that fickle through line carries on.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • And that is the legacy Mike T carried on.
    — Willie Colon, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
  • It can be worn as a crossbody or carried on your arm with the double handles.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

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