cart
Translation
cart, trolley
Examples
He pushed the shopping cart down the aisle.
He pushed the shopping trolley down the aisle.
The farmer used a cart to carry hay.
The farmer used a cart to carry hay.
I added the item to my online cart.
I added the item to my online basket.
Grammar Patterns
((a cart)) a wheeled vehicle that is pushed or pulled. Please get a shopping trolley.
((sth.)) in a cart to have (sth.) in a shopping cart. I have milk in my cart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trolley, wagon, buggy
Etymology
From Old Norse 'kartr', related to 'car'. It originally meant a horse-drawn vehicle.
Memory Tips
Think of a shopping 'cart' (or trolley in the UK) or a golf 'cart'. It's a small vehicle you push or drive.