trolley line
Americannoun
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the route of a trolley car or trolley bus.
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a public or private transportation system using trolley cars or trolley buses.
Etymology
Origin of trolley line
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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"Patients lucky enough to have a bed or trolley line every corridor."
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2023
The Interurban Trail-South traced part of a trolley line toward Tacoma, while the Interurban Trail-North followed trolley tracks toward Everett.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
Esch opened a florist’s shop, and by 1904 an electric trolley line and a railroad track had converged mere feet from the property, to serve the outposts of Eckington and Bladensburg.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 25, 2017
—A trolley line between Dodger Stadium and Griffith Park would ease traffic problems and make for a better game experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2015
Fearing further revelations, Jim hastily took a hand in the conversation, and he and the doctor chatted until the trolley line was reached.
From Anything Once by Ostrander, Isabel
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