cart

word

/ˈkɑɹt/
kart
/kˈɑːt/
kaht

Definition

A cart is a small vehicle or container used to carry things from one place to another. It can be pushed by hand, pulled, or used in stores online and in real life for shopping.

Usage & Nuances

Common collocations include 'shopping cart', 'pushcart', and 'add to cart'. In American English, 'cart' is very common for shopping; in British English, 'trolley' is often used in stores. Don't confuse it with 'car'.

Example Sentences

The child sat in the cart at the supermarket.

basic

He pulled a cart full of boxes.

basic

I put the apples in the cart.

basic

I added it to my cart, but I’m not sure I want to buy it yet.

natural

Can you grab a cart? We’re getting way more stuff than I expected.

natural

My online cart keeps emptying every time the site crashes.

natural