Definition

A small cart that is pulled by dogs, often used for transporting people or goods.

Example

The children enjoyed a ride in the dogcart around the park.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a dogcart in the park?

Yeah, I saw one last week! It was so cute watching the dogs pull it.

I think it would be fun to ride in a dogcart someday.

Definitely! It looks like a unique experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dogcart → The word is formed from "dog" (from Old English *docga*, meaning a powerful breed of dog) and "cart" (from Old English *cyrta*, meaning a vehicle for transporting goods). A dogcart is a vehicle drawn by a dog, typically used for carrying people or goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a strong 'dog' ('docga') pulling a 'cart' ('cyrta') to remember that a dogcart is a vehicle drawn by a dog.

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