Synonyms for

Trolley

Verb / ˈtrɑ:li: / Another word for trolley — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a vehicle that runs on tracks and is used for carrying people or goods, especially in cities

Synonyms & similar words

trolleycar streetcar tramcar tram tram streetcar subway train carriage cart wagon conveyance transportation carrier mover shuttle bus coach van vehicle motor automobile machine

Synonyms by register

Formal

handcart service cart utility cart

Informal

cart buggy wagon

Literary

chariot carriage

Antonyms

cart wagon wheelbarrow handcart pushcart

Common collocations

  • shopping trolley
  • luggage trolley
  • supermarket trolley
  • trolley bus
  • trolley problem
  • trolley jack
  • trolley dolly

Word family

noun trolley
verb trolley

Usage note

In American English, 'cart' is more common for a shopping vehicle. 'Trolley' can also refer to a type of electric bus or a mechanism for moving heavy objects.

Example sentences

  1. I rode the trolley to get to the museum.
  2. The trolley was full of people going to work.
  3. The trolley track runs through the city.
  4. The trolley conductor collected my fare.
  5. The trolley car was painted bright red.

Quotes

  • A trolley is a streetcar with a degree.
  • The trolley is a modern conveyance that is fast taking the place of the horse.
  • Trolleys and streetcars are to be cherished for their unique contribution to our urban landscape.

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