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streetcara public vehicle that runs on rails along city streets, powered by electricity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a public vehicle that runs on rails along city streets, powered by electricity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstriːtkɑːr/

Korean meaning: 도시 도로를 따라 레일 위를 달리는 전기로 구동되는 대중교통 수단, 전차

Korean pronunciation: **스트리**트카

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother used to take the streetcar to work every morning in the 1950s.
  • The tourist fell asleep on the streetcar and woke up three stops past his destination.
  • San Francisco's famous streetcars are a popular attraction for visitors.

streetcar

NOUN

//ˈstriːtkɑːr//

a public vehicle that runs on rails along city streets, powered by electricity

streetcar concept
💡 Concept

a public vehicle that runs on rails along city streets, powered by electricity

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streetcar rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The streetcar stops by the bar, where drinks shine under the star!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstriːtkɑːr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstriːtkɑː(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootstreet + car

Origin

19세기 미국에서 도로(street)를 달리는 마차(car)라는 뜻으로 만들어진 합성어입니다. 말이 끄는 마차에서 시작해 전기 전차로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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car
bar
star
far

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📝Examples

My grandmother used to take the streetcar to work every morning in the 1950s.

😄 Fun example

The tourist fell asleep on the streetcar and woke up three stops past his destination.

San Francisco's famous streetcars are a popular attraction for visitors.

😄 Fun example

The streetcar conductor kept ringing the bell even though no one was crossing the street.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

tramtrolleycable car

Antonyms

automobileprivate car

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