car·ry·over
ˈker-ē-ˌō-vər 
ˈka-rē-
carried over; carrying over; carries over
1
a
: to transfer (an amount) to the next column, page, or book relating to the same account
b
: to hold over (something, such as goods) for another time or season
2
: to deduct (a loss or an unused credit) from taxable income of a later period
: to persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
Examples of carryover in a Sentence
Noun
superstitions that are carryovers from ancient times
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026
There was some carryover, sure.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
This has carried over to my kids.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Ranson has authored House Bill 1979, a carryover bill from last session, that would create a task force to issue recommendations on how to consolidate and streamline governance of the child care industry in Oklahoma.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026
There was some carryover, sure.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The brand has a reputation for high maintenance demands, and if that carries over to what will effectively be one of its most affordable motorcycles, Ducati may struggle to win over buyers.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
This has carried over to my kids.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Carryover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carryover. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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carryover
noun
car·ry·over
ˈkar-ē-ˌō-vər
: the portion of a deduction (as for a net operating loss) or credit which cannot be taken entirely in a given period and which may be deducted from taxable income of a later period compare carryback
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