Pushcart: meaning, definitions and examples
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pushcart
[ ˈpʊʃkɑːrt ]
shopping cart
A pushcart is a small wheeled vehicle that is typically pushed by hand. It is commonly used for transporting goods, groceries, or other items, especially in outdoor markets or food stands. Pushcarts are often found in urban environments where vendors sell items directly to customers. These carts may vary in size and design, with some being designed for easy collapse and transport when not in use.
Synonyms
barrow, cart, handcart, trolley.
Examples of usage
- The vendor pushed his pushcart down the street.
- She loaded her groceries into the pushcart before heading home.
- The pushcart was filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.
- He set up his pushcart in the park, ready to serve lunch.
Translations
Translations of the word "pushcart" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carrinho de mão
🇮🇳 पुशकार्ट
🇩🇪 Schubkarre
🇮🇩 kereta dorong
🇺🇦 пушкарта
🇵🇱 wózek
🇯🇵 手押し車
🇫🇷 chariot à main
🇪🇸 carrito de mano
🇹🇷 itme arabası
🇰🇷 손수레
🇸🇦 عربة دفع
🇨🇿 ruční vozík
🇸🇰 ručný vozík
🇨🇳 手推车
🇸🇮 ročni voziček
🇮🇸 handvagn
🇰🇿 итермелі арба
🇬🇪 დევნის ეტლი
🇦🇿 itələmə arabası
🇲🇽 carrito de empuje
Etymology
The term 'pushcart' combines the verb 'push' and the noun 'cart.' The word 'push' originates from the Middle English 'pushen,' which means to exert force against something in order to move it away from oneself. The Middle Dutch word 'pussen' had a similar meaning. Meanwhile, 'cart' comes from the Old Norman word 'carte,' derived from the Latin 'carrus,' meaning a wheeled vehicle. Pushcarts as we know them today became popular in the 19th century, particularly in urban areas, as they provided a convenient way for vendors to sell goods in busy marketplaces.