trolley
Translation
shopping cart, streetcar, trolley
Examples
I need a trolley for my shopping.
I need a shopping cart for my shopping.
The food was served from a trolley.
The food was served from a cart.
We took the trolley to the city centre.
We took the streetcar to the city center.
Grammar Patterns
a trolley for ((sth.)) a cart for (sth.) I need a trolley for my shopping.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cart, barrow (for shopping); tram, streetcar (for transport)
Etymology
From the verb 'to troll', meaning to roll or stroll. Originally a type of small cart.
Memory Tips
In British English, this is what you call a 'shopping cart'. It can also mean a 'streetcar' or 'trolleybus'.