Definition

A small cart that is pushed by hand, often used for carrying goods or items.

Example

The vendor used a pushcart to sell fresh fruits at the market.

Conversation

Have you seen that new pushcart at the market?

Yeah, it looks really handy for carrying groceries!

I might get one to make shopping easier.

That sounds like a great idea — I bet it will save you a lot of trips.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pushcart → It is formed from "push" (from Old English "pyssan", meaning to exert force) and "cart" (from Old French "carte", meaning a vehicle or wheeled conveyance). The word "pushcart" refers to a cart that is moved by pushing it forward.

Memory Tip

Think of using force ('push') to move a wheeled vehicle ('cart') — that's how a pushcart works.

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