streetcar
Translation
tram
Examples
We took the streetcar to the museum.
We took the tram to the museum.
The city is expanding its streetcar line.
The city is expanding its tram line.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a vehicle on rails that runs on city streets. We can take the streetcar downtown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tram (especially in British English), trolley
Etymology
A compound word: 'street' + 'car'. A car that runs on tracks in the street.
Memory Tips
Picture a car that runs on tracks down the middle of a street.