cart 1 of 2

as in wagon
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling a cart piled up with hay

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

cart

2 of 2

verb

as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another carted a knapsack filled with books from class to class

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cart
Noun
Its round wood legs have easily rollable caster wheels, including two that lock, and the cart as a whole is like no other, per one reviewer who called it beautiful and elegant. Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025 It: When picking up your next Essie polish, why not add this strengthener to your cart? Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Cornerback Christian Benford had to be carted off the field after suffering a significant head injury. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 The image of Watson being carted off the field with a towel draped over his head while a smattering of Browns fans cheered is a painful reminder of how messy the Watson era has been. Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cart
Noun
  • If these two weren't enough to show how fun wagons can be for dogs, there are plenty of other benefits.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The tiny seeds caught a ride in their seed bags as well as on their boots and clothes, and the invading grass took hold everywhere their horses’ hooves and wagon wheels tread.
    Ian Rose, JSTOR Daily, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.
    Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
  • This, in Redick’s mind, would be the signal, the sign that the emotional baggage Doncic has carried since having his life and career upended via a shocking trade was lessening.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Porter, 28, helped dig a fire break to prevent the blaze from spreading and used a mule team to haul water to squelch the blaze.
    Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The crash was reported at 10:16 a.m. near exit 232 in Clear Creek County and involved two tractor-trailers, a Ford F350 hauling livestock and eight other vehicles, CSP officials said in a news release.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) describes atmospheric rivers as long, narrow bands in the atmosphere that transport large amounts of water vapor outside the tropics.
    Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Wilson received medical attention on the scene and was then transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, per authorities.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested.
    Laura Williamson/American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The bodies of the Israeli hostages will be ferried by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Israeli forces.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound is packed with maritime forests, sand dunes, and shrub thickets, all untouched, all wild, and all waiting patiently for visitors to explore.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Hong Kong, which remains one of the world’s great eating cities even after the political crackdowns against pro-democracy protests, is packed with restaurants and shops that specialize in one specific dish.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Celebrating these achievements inspires others, fosters connection and brings energy to the meeting.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Cite this Entry

“Cart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cart. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on cart

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!