streetcar

noun
UK: /ˈstriːtkɑːr/
US: /ˈstriːtkɑːr/

  1. A vehicle that runs on rails in a street and is powered by electricity, used for public transportation.

    1. The streetcar is coming soon.
    2. Riding the streetcar downtown is much faster than taking the bus during rush hour.

Synonyms

tram trolley

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "streetcar" is /ˈstriːtkɑːr/ in British English and /ˈstriːtkɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "streetcar": tram, trolley.

Example usage of "streetcar": "The streetcar is coming soon.". More examples on the page.