carts

word · lemma: cart

/ˈkɑɹts/
/kˈɑːts/

Definition

Carts are simple vehicles with wheels, usually pushed or pulled by people or animals, used for carrying things. The word often refers to shopping carts or small wagons.

Usage & Nuances

'Carts' is the plural of 'cart'. Common types include 'shopping carts', 'golf carts', and 'food carts'. In American English, 'cart' often means a shopping basket on wheels, while in British English 'trolley' is more common for this meaning.

Example Sentences

The children pushed their toy carts around the yard.

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We loaded the boxes onto the carts.

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Supermarkets have many carts for customers.

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All the carts were taken, so I had to carry my groceries by hand.

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Food vendors often use carts to sell snacks on the street.

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My kids love riding in the supermarket carts while I shop.

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