Trolley: meaning, definitions and examples

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trolley

[ ˈtrɒli ]

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supermarket

A shopping cart with wheels used for carrying groceries.

Synonyms

basket, cart, shopping cart

Examples of usage

I need to grab a trolley before I start shopping.
Don't forget to return your trolley after loading your car.

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public transportation

A vehicle on rails used for transporting passengers, typically in urban areas.

Synonyms

light rail, streetcar, tram

Examples of usage

I took the trolley to downtown for the event.
The trolley system makes commuting easier in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "trolley" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bonde

🇮🇳 ट्रॉली

🇩🇪 Straßenbahn

🇮🇩 trem

🇺🇦 тролейбус

🇵🇱 tramwaj

🇯🇵 トロリー

🇫🇷 tramway

🇪🇸 tranvía

🇹🇷 tramvay

🇰🇷 트롤리

🇸🇦 عربة

🇨🇿 tramvaj

🇸🇰 električka

🇨🇳 电车

🇸🇮 tramvaj

🇮🇸 sporvagn

🇰🇿 троллейбус

🇬🇪 ტროლეიბუსი

🇦🇿 trolleybus

🇲🇽 tranvía

Word origin

The term 'trolley' originated in the early 19th century from the word 'troll,' meaning to move or roll. Initially, it referred to a wheeled cart used for moving heavy loads. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various forms of transportation, such as the streetcar or tram. Today, 'trolley' is commonly used to describe both shopping carts and public transport vehicles.