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trolley

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Noun — A small cart pushed by hand, used for carrying shopping, luggage, or food and drink.

How to use trolley

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shopping trolley trolley car push a trolley

Etymology

From early-19th-century dialect (Suffolk), probably from "troll" ("to trundle, roll") plus the diminutive ending "-ey."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trolley” mean?

The word “trolley” means a small cart pushed by hand, used for carrying shopping, luggage, or food and drink. In plain terms, a wheeled cart, or (in American English) a tram.

How do you use “trolley” in a sentence?

Here is “trolley” used in a sentence: “She wheeled the trolley up and down the supermarket aisles.”

What part of speech is “trolley”?

“Trolley” is a noun.

Where does the word “trolley” come from?

The word “trolley” dates back to around 1800. From early-19th-century dialect (Suffolk), probably from "troll" ("to trundle, roll") plus the diminutive ending "-ey.".

Is “trolley” a common word?

“Trolley” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “trolley” have?

“Trolley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small cart pushed by hand, used for carrying shopping, luggage, or food and drink.

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