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      Trolley

      /ˈtrɒli/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A flat cart with wheels, often used for carrying goods or luggage.
      She pushed the trolley loaded with groceries down the aisle.
      A vehicle that runs on tracks and is used for transporting passengers, especially in a city.
      We took the trolley downtown to avoid traffic.
      A small cart with handles that is used for shopping.
      He filled his shopping trolley with fresh produce at the market.
      A machine for transporting materials in a factory or warehouse.
      The workers used a trolley to move heavy boxes across the warehouse.

      Etymology

      The word 'trolley' likely originates from the 19th-century term 'troll', meaning to roll or to turn over.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      shopping trolley:
      A wheeled cart used for carrying items while shopping.
      trolley bus:
      A bus that draws power from dual overhead wires using spring-loaded trolley poles.
      trolley car:
      Another term for a streetcar or tram that runs on tracks.

      Related Words

      cart
      A vehicle for transporting goods, often with a flat base and two or four wheels.
      tram
      A rail vehicle that runs on tracks in the street, often synonymous with trolley in some contexts.
      streetcar
      A tram that runs on tracks along city streets.

      Slang Meanings

      A childish term for a shopping cart.
      I filled my trolley with snacks for the movie night.
      Slang for a lighthearted or fun outing.
      We're going for a trolley ride around the park this weekend!