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trolley

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈtrɒli/

KK: /ˈtrɑli/

noun
Definition

A wheeled cart or vehicle used for transporting goods or people, often found in stores or on streets.


Example

She pushed the trolley down the aisle to collect her groceries.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen that new trolley they added to the park?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looks really fun! I want to ride it this weekend.
Sloth A
I heard it goes around the whole area and gives a nice view.
Sloth B
Definitely! We should plan a day to check it out together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cart
tram
wagon
Antonyms
pedestrian
foot
walker
transitive verb
Definition

To transport people or goods using a wheeled cart or vehicle that runs on tracks or is pushed by hand.


Example

The workers trolley the supplies to the construction site.


Tense Forms

Past: trolleyed

Past Participle: trolleyed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever taken the trolley around the city?
Sloth B
Yeah, I did once! It's a fun way to see everything.
Sloth A
I think it would be cool to trolley through the park next weekend.
Root Explanation

Trolley → The word 'trolley' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'troll' (meaning to roll or to turn) in the context of a cart or wheeled vehicle. It refers to a small cart or wheeled device used for transporting goods or passengers.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small cart that 'rolls' ('troll') along to carry things — that's how you can remember that a trolley is a wheeled vehicle for transport.

Visually Confused Words
rolley
tollery
tolly
tomalley
stroller
drollery
Is this page helpful?
Sloth B
Definitely! We should plan a day for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transport
carry
convey
Antonyms
abandon
leave
drop