trolley
1 of 2noun
trol·ley ˈträ-lē 
variants or less commonly trolly
plural trolleys also trollies
1
a
: a streetcar powered electrically through a trolley
called also trolley car
b
: a device that carries electric current from an overhead wire to an electrically driven vehicle
2
: a wheeled carriage running on an overhead rail or track
3
chiefly British : a cart or wheeled stand used for conveying something (such as food or books)
4
dialectal, England : a cart of any of various kinds
trolley
2 of 2verb
variants or less commonly trolly
trolleyed also trollied; trolleying also trollying
transitive verb
: to convey by a trolley
intransitive verb
: to ride on a trolley
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Marcia Luttrellcontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 On Thursday, the team boarded three trolley buses for a 70-minute tour of Dealey Plaza and the motorcade route where President Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The marquee was filled with white chairs and decorated with all-white flowers; white trolley buses were there to transport guests around the grounds (see photos here). Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2022 So the mention of a cafe or a trolley route is worth taking note of and including on your itinerary. Richard Scorza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 On a recent afternoon, as Alyssa made her way from the Ice Cream Crank to the Communication Building, every trolley driver honked and waved to her. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2022 Historical trolley tours with narration will take place on Oct. 2. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 With the help of trolley sleeves and adjustable straps, all bags offer multiple ways of carrying and even hands-free optionality. Chloe Krammel, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2022 Its top handle and adjustable straps are padded, and there’s a trolley sleeve to attach the backpack to your roller suitcase. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 22 Sep. 2020 See More
Noun
The annual event, in collaboration with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, brings original choreographic works by Jean Isaacs, Terry Wilson, Rachel Catalano and others to outdoor audiences at different trolley stops. Marcia Luttrellcontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 On Thursday, the team boarded three trolley buses for a 70-minute tour of Dealey Plaza and the motorcade route where President Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 The marquee was filled with white chairs and decorated with all-white flowers; white trolley buses were there to transport guests around the grounds (see photos here). Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2022 So the mention of a cafe or a trolley route is worth taking note of and including on your itinerary. Richard Scorza, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 On a recent afternoon, as Alyssa made her way from the Ice Cream Crank to the Communication Building, every trolley driver honked and waved to her. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2022 Historical trolley tours with narration will take place on Oct. 2. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 With the help of trolley sleeves and adjustable straps, all bags offer multiple ways of carrying and even hands-free optionality. Chloe Krammel, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2022 Its top handle and adjustable straps are padded, and there’s a trolley sleeve to attach the backpack to your roller suitcase. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 Verb
The 360-degree spinner wheels are easy to trolley across terminals. Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 22 Sep. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
probably from troll entry 2
First Known Use
Noun
1823, in the meaning defined at sense 4
Verb
1882, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Phrases Containing trolley
Kids Definition
trolley
noun
trol·ley ˈträ-lē
plural trolleys
1
: a passenger car that runs on tracks and gets its power through electricity
2
: a wheeled cart
Medical Definition
trolley
noun
trol·ley
variants also trolly
ˈträl-ē
plural trolleys also trollies
British
: gurney