streetcar
4 synonyms for streetcar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A passenger vehicle that runs on rails set into city streets, also called a tram or trolley.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tramcar
trolley car
Etymology
Coined from "street" and "car," distinguishing these rail cars — which ran on tracks laid right into the street — from cars on separate dedicated railroads.
Full origin of streetcar →Frequently asked questions
What does “streetcar” mean?
The word “streetcar” means a passenger vehicle that runs on rails set into city streets, also called a tram or trolley. In plain terms, a tram-like vehicle that runs on rails along city streets.
How do you pronounce “streetcar”?
“Streetcar” is pronounced STREET-kahr (/ˈstɹitˌkɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “streetcar” in a sentence?
Here is “streetcar” used in a sentence: “The old streetcar rattled down the avenue every ten minutes.”
What part of speech is “streetcar”?
“Streetcar” is a noun.
