carry-on case

noun
UK /ˈkæri ɒn keɪs/
US /ˈkæri ɑːn keɪs/

A small bag you take with you on a plane.

She put her carry-on case in the overhead bin.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small suitcase sized to fit under an airplane seat.

His carry-on case fit easily under the seat.

3. A bag for short trips that you keep with you.

Pack a carry-on case for the weekend trip.

4. A hard-shell case with wheels for air travel.

The carry-on case rolled smoothly through the airport.