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trolley

trol·ley

US/ˈtrɑli/ fairly common uk us

noun

1.

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

  • “tram”
  • “tramcar”
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Origin

Early 19th century (1823) meaning "cart", of dialectal origin (Suffolk), probably from troll (“to trundle, roll”) + -ey (diminutive ending).

Phrases

  • banquet trolley
  • catering trolley
  • crash trolley
  • drinks trolley
  • hand trolley
  • hostess trolley
  • luggage trolley
  • off one's trolley
  • trolley off

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