Trolley Meaning in English
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Definition
A trolley can mean a small cart used for carrying things, like at a supermarket, or a vehicle that runs on tracks, like a streetcar or tram.
Usage & Nuances
British English uses 'trolley' for carts and sometimes for streetcars/trams. In American English, 'cart' (shopping cart) and 'streetcar' or 'tram' are preferred for vehicles. Common types: 'shopping trolley', 'luggage trolley', 'hospital trolley'. Context determines meaning.
Example Sentences
She put her groceries in a trolley at the supermarket.
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The airport has trolleys for carrying luggage.
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The old city still uses a trolley to transport people.
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Could you grab a trolley? My basket’s getting too heavy.
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He jumped on the moving trolley just as the doors were closing.
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The nurse wheeled in a trolley full of medical equipment.
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