tram

noun
UK: /træm/
US: /træm/

  1. A long vehicle that moves on rails along streets and carries passengers.

    1. I take the tram to work every day because it is cheap.
    2. The new tram line will connect the city center with the airport, making travel easier.

  2. An electric vehicle that transports people in cities, usually running on rails set in the road.

    1. The tram was crowded during rush hour, so I waited for the next one.
    2. The old tram system was replaced with a modern, more efficient network throughout the city.

Synonyms

streetcar trolley
tram intransitive-verb

  1. To travel by tram.

    1. We tram to the park.
    2. Many people tram to work rather than drive, as parking is difficult to find.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tram" in English means: A long vehicle that moves on rails along streets and carries passengers., An electric vehicle that transports people in cities, usually running on rails set in the road..

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

Synonyms for "tram": streetcar, trolley.

Example usage of "tram": "I take the tram to work every day because it is cheap.". More examples on the page.