trolley Definition
- 1a large container with wheels that you push and use for carrying things in a supermarket or at an airport
- 2a small vehicle with either two or four wheels that you push or pull to transport goods or passengers
- 3a streetcar
Using trolley: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trolley" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to grab a trolley to carry all these groceries.
Example
The airport trolley was loaded with luggage.
Example
The waiter pushed the dessert trolley to our table.
Example
The museum offers guided tours on a trolley.
trolley Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with trolley
Example
She filled up her shopping trolley with food for the week.
drinks trolley
a cart used to serve drinks, especially on airplanes
Example
The flight attendant brought the drinks trolley down the aisle.
Example
The tram trolley took us through the city center.
Origins of trolley
from the Middle English 'trollen', meaning 'to roll'
Summary: trolley in Brief
A 'trolley' [ˈtrɒli] is a container with wheels used for carrying things, such as groceries or luggage. It can also refer to a small vehicle used to transport goods or passengers, or a streetcar. Examples include 'I need to grab a trolley to carry all these groceries' and 'The museum offers guided tours on a trolley.' Phrases like 'shopping trolley' and 'drinks trolley' are common, while idioms are not applicable.
