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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/

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

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

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

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

🎵Rhyme

carbarstarfar
car
bar
star
far

🔗Collocations

ride a streetcar
streetcar line
historic streetcar
streetcar tracks
electric streetcar

📝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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tramtrolleycable car

Antonyms

automobileprivate car

Related

subwaybustrainpublic transportrail

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