trolley line

noun

1. the route of a trolley car or trolley bus.
2. a public or private transportation system using trolley cars or trolley buses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trolley line¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

“We need to eliminate height limits around the trolley line,” Planning Commissioner Matthew Boomhower said during the meeting.

From Voice of San Diego

There, Orange Scott ran the interurban, a turn-of-the-century electric trolley line that connected the boomtown with its exurbs.

From The Daily Beast

She was too far from the trolley line to hail a car, or to beckon to any passer-by who might be on the road.

From Project Gutenberg

At the end of the trolley line was a carryall which was to convey us to the club.

From Project Gutenberg

There was nothing to do but follow the stream in the general direction of Wharton until they could reach the trolley line.

From Project Gutenberg

I got positive information yesterday through one of our clients that a trolley line is going out through that farm.

From Project Gutenberg

Laura and I came to a trolley-line presently, and found that it ran out to the Pyramids and Sphinx.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• rail line
• railway
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