trolley

/ˈtrɒli/

Definitions

1. noun

A wheeled vehicle for carrying goods, especially in a public place, often powered by electricity.

“The shoppers loaded their groceries onto the trolley and headed to the checkout.”

2. noun

A small vehicle, typically on rails, used for transporting people in a public place, especially in a shopping center.

“She rode the trolley to work every day.”

3. verb

To transport or carry something in a trolley.

“The staff will trolley the heavy boxes down to the storage room.”

4. verb

To move or transport people or goods using a trolley.

“The staff will trolley passengers to their seats.”

Synonyms

  • cart
  • handcart

Antonyms

  • footpath
  • pedestrian