trolleytoken
nounUK /ˈtrɒli ˌtəʊkən/
US /ˈtrɑːli ˌtoʊkən/
A trolley token is a small coin you use to unlock a shopping cart.
I keep a trolley token in my pocket for grocery runs.
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2. A reusable metal or plastic disc shaped like a coin, used instead of a real coin in coin-operated locks.
She bought a trolley token shaped like a keyring charm.
3. A token given to passengers to ride a trolley or tram.
In the old days, you dropped a trolley token into the fare box.
4. A small promotional item used as a substitute for a deposit coin.
The store gave out free trolley tokens during its anniversary sale.