trolley

Everyday

1. A trolley is a small cart with wheels for carrying things, like a shopping trolley in a supermarket. tree →
2. A trolley is a small table on wheels for serving food and drinks, like on a train or plane. tree →
3. In American English, a trolley is a tram that runs on rails in a street. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life you push a trolley in a supermarket or airport; in safety, children should not ride on or stand in shopping trolleys as they can tip over. Phrases: «shopping trolley», «luggage trolley», «tea trolley», «off your trolley» (UK slang for silly).

Examples

• Mum pushed the shopping trolley round the supermarket. tree →
• We put our suitcases on a luggage trolley. tree →
• The lady with the snack trolley came down the train. tree →
• Don't stand in the trolley; it might tip over. tree →
• San Francisco has old trolleys on its streets. tree →
• Put the trolley back when you're done. tree →
• The nurse wheeled in a trolley. tree →

Note

Countable; plural trolleys. Shopping trolley (UK, Australia) = shopping cart (US). Some trolleys need a coin to unlock them.