trolley

noun
UK: /ˈtrɒli/
US: /ˈtrɑːli/

  1. A small cart that you push to carry things, especially when shopping.

    1. I used a trolley at the grocery store to carry my bags.
    2. She pushed the trolley down the aisle, carefully selecting organic vegetables.

  2. A vehicle that runs on rails and is powered by electricity, used for public transport in a city; also known as a streetcar or tram.

    1. We took the trolley to the park today.
    2. The historic trolley line offers a scenic tour through the city's oldest neighborhoods.

  3. A structure that hangs from a roof and moves along a track, from which heavy objects can be hung or lifted.

    1. The mechanic used a trolley to lift the engine.
    2. The factory workers used a trolley system to move heavy materials around the workshop.

Synonyms

streetcar shopping cart railcar tram cart
trolley verb

  1. To transport something by trolley.

    1. I trolly my groceries to the car.
    2. They trolly the supplies from the warehouse to the loading dock efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trolley" in English means: A small cart that you push to carry things, especially when shopping., A vehicle that runs on rails and is powered by electricity, used for public transport in a city; also known as a streetcar or tram., A structure that hangs from a roof and moves along a track, from which heavy objects can be hung or lifted..

The phonetic transcription of "trolley" is /ˈtrɒli/ in British English and /ˈtrɑːli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trolley": streetcar, shopping cart, railcar, tram, cart.

Example usage of "trolley": "I used a trolley at the grocery store to carry my bags.". More examples on the page.