streetcar
Streetcar (noun) means a passenger vehicle that runs on rails set into city streets, also called a tram or trolley. Example: “The old streetcar rattled down the avenue every ten minutes.”
How to use streetcar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tram-like vehicle that runs on rails along city streets.
Mainly American English; British English tends to say "tram."
Word forms
streetcars plural
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The old _____ rattled down the avenue every ten minutes.
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.
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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.