What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
handcart
Example
The vendor used a handcart to transport his goods to the market. [handcart: noun]
Example
She pushed the handcart filled with books across the room. [handcart: noun]
pushcart
Example
The ice cream vendor sold his treats from a pushcart on the sidewalk. [pushcart: noun]
Example
He loaded the pushcart with fruits and vegetables to sell at the farmer's market. [pushcart: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Handcart and pushcart are both used in everyday language, but handcart is more common in industrial or commercial settings, while pushcart is more common in street vending or food selling contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between handcart and pushcart?
Both handcart and pushcart are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
