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The definition of carry-on is luggage that can be taken onto a plane.

(adjective)

An example of carry-on used as an adjective is in the phrase "carry-on bag."

A carry-on is a small piece of luggage brought onto a plane with a person.

(noun)

An example of a carry-on is an overnight bag.

See carry-on in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

designating lightweight luggage designed to be carried onto an airplane by a passenger, esp. if small enough to fit under an airplane seat or in an overhead compartment

noun

such a piece of luggage

See carry-on in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Small or compact enough to be carried aboard and stowed on an airplane, train, or bus by a passenger: carry-on luggage.

noun

A carry-on bag, suitcase, or other item.

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