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.

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

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.

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.

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!