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Definition of carry-on noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

carry-on

noun
 
/ˈkæri ɒn/
 
/ˈkæri ɑːn/
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  1. (especially North American English) a small bag or case that you carry onto a plane with you
    • Only one carry-on is allowed.
    • carry-on baggage
    Topics Transport by airb2
  2. [usually singular] (British English, informal) a display of excitement, anger or silly behaviour over something unimportant
    • What a carry-on!
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