What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pushcart
Example
The vendor pushed his pushcart down the street, selling hot dogs and pretzels. [pushcart: noun]
Example
She loaded the boxes onto the pushcart and wheeled them to the storeroom. [pushcart: noun]
cart
Example
The farmer hitched his horse to the cart and loaded it with hay bales. [cart: noun]
Example
The delivery truck arrived with a cart full of packages for the office. [cart: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cart is more commonly used than pushcart in everyday language. Cart is a more general term that covers a wider range of contexts and industries, while pushcart is more specific and associated with street vending or small-scale retail.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pushcart and cart?
Both pushcart and cart are relatively informal terms and can be used in casual or formal contexts depending on the situation and audience.
