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Free material of an icon representing adding to a shopping cart on a shopping site

Free material of an icon representing adding to a shopping cart on a shopping site. It is an icon where a plus mark is drawn on the upper right of a simple cart illustration. Because it’s a plus mark, it’s an icon that evokes the image of adding.

“Shopping Cart” vs. “Shopping Basket”

The terms “shopping cart” and “shopping basket” are used in both physical shopping and online shopping, but their meanings may differ depending on the context. Let’s explain the differences in detail.

Physical Shopping

1. Shopping Cart
   Definition: A shopping cart is a large wheeled cart used mainly in supermarkets and large stores.
   Features: Made of metal or plastic, designed to be pushed. Can carry many items at once. Convenient for carrying heavy or bulky items.
2. Shopping Basket
   Definition: A shopping basket is a small basket with handles, used mainly in small stores or for light shopping.
   Features: Made of plastic or metal, can be carried by hand. Suitable for carrying a small number of items. Easy to carry, convenient when you want to finish shopping quickly.

Online Shopping

1. Shopping Cart
   Definition: An online shopping cart is a feature for temporarily saving items you intend to purchase on a website.
   Features: Functions as a place to temporarily store selected items. Users can adjust the quantity of items added to the cart or remove them. It acts as a link to proceed with the purchase process.
2. Shopping Basket
   Definition: In online shopping, the term “shopping basket” is sometimes used similarly, but it is generally used synonymously with “shopping cart.”
   Features: Although different websites use different terms (“shopping cart” or “shopping basket”), they are functionally almost identical. Some sites use the term “shopping basket” to create a more friendly and approachable impression.

Summary of Differences

1. Physical Shopping:
   Shopping Cart: Large, wheeled, carries many items.
   Shopping Basket: Small, hand-held, carries a few items.
2. Online Shopping:
   Both are often used synonymously and refer to a temporary storage place for purchasing selected items; the only difference is the choice of terminology depending on the site.

It is important to choose either term appropriately depending on the situation and context in which it is used.