trolley
4 synonyms for trolley, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small cart pushed by hand, used for carrying shopping, luggage, or food and drink.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use trolley
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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."
Full origin of trolley →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.
