Meaning & Definition of word "Cart"

Cart

/kɑːrt/

noun:

  • 1. A strong, simple vehicle with two or four wheels that is often drawn by an animal.
    • Example: The farmer loaded the hay onto the cart for transport.
  • 2. A wheeled vehicle used for carrying goods or materials.
    • Example: They used a cart to move the heavy boxes across the warehouse.
  • 3. A small, hand-operated vehicle with wheels, often used for shopping.
    • Example: She pushed the shopping cart down the aisle.

verb:

  • 1. To convey or carry something in a cart.
    • Example: He will cart the supplies to the construction site.
  • 2. To put selected items into a shopping cart, especially online.
    • Example: I decided to cart the items for checkout on the website.

Etymology

From Old Norse 'kartr', related to the word 'cart'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shopping cart:

A cart used in stores to carry items.

cart before the horse:

A phrase meaning to do things in the wrong order.

cart away:

To take something away, typically in a cart.

cart load:

The amount that a cart can carry.

Related Words

trolley:

A wheeled cart used for carrying items, often in a store.

carrier:

An object or person responsible for transporting goods.

wagon:

A four-wheeled vehicle for transporting goods.

Slang Meanings of cart

Meaning: A cart used for drug transportation in slang.

Example Sentence: He got caught trying to sell from his cart.

Meaning: Referring to online shopping carts.

Example Sentence: I have so many items in my cart right now.