Meanings
- uncountableThe set of various useful items which someone takes with them every day, such as a mobile phone, watch, multitool, and others, and usually viewed as including any keyring and wallet.
At its most basic, an everyday carry (EDC) knife is a practical tool that helps you tackle small, routine problems.
2021 January 26, Doug Mahoney, “The Best Pocket Knife”, in New York Times2 more examples
Gorka has a longstanding and well-documented interest in guns. He told Recoil magazine in November that his "everyday carry" includes two pistols, a knife, a tourniquet – and for good measure – a copy of the US constitution.
2018 January 18, Jamiles Lartey, “Sebastian Gorka was White House aide while a fugitive from Hungarian justice”, in The GuardianThere's a reason many people consider Leathermans an everyday carry must-have; they have everything you’ll need to make small repairs, open cans and bottles, and cut through wires.
2022 August 5, Ian Burke, “The VICE Starter Pack for Casual Doomsday Prepping”, in VICE, archived from the original on 20 Oct 2022Synonyms: EDC
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe set of various useful items which someone takes with them every day, such as a mobile phone, watch, multitool, and others, and usually viewed as including any keyring and wallet.
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