trolley
|trol/ley|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈtrɑː.li/
🇬🇧
/ˈtrɒl.i/
wheeled cart or vehicle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trolley' originates from the English dialect word 'troll,' which meant 'to roll or move about.'
Historical Evolution
'troll' changed from the Middle English word 'trollen' and eventually became the modern English word 'trolley.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to roll or move about,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a wheeled cart or vehicle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a wheeled cart or vehicle used for transporting goods or passengers, especially in a store or on a track.
She pushed the trolley down the supermarket aisle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42