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everyday-carry

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Attributive form of everyday carry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, form-of, no-plural

Examples

  • They've got all the best everyday-carry gear.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To carry (tools or other gear) as everyday carry: to carry (tools or other gear) every day.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Sure this knife is rather big, but it's not like I everyday-carry it regularly, though. It's a special-occasion-only kind of carry.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: EDC

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: carry

History

Etymology

Back-formation from everyday carry.