[kar-ee-on, -awn] 
| 1. | of a size and shape suitable for being carried onto and stowed in the passenger compartment of an airplane: carry-on luggage. |
| 2. | a piece of carry-on luggage. |
| car·ry-on (kār'ē-ŏn') adj. Small or compact enough to be carried aboard and stowed on an airplane, train, or bus by a passenger: carry-on luggage. n. A carry-on bag, suitcase, or other item. |