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streetcar
noun
street·car
ˈstrēt-ˌkär 
: a vehicle on rails used primarily for transporting passengers and typically operating on city streets
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The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum paid Orlando $187,800 in 2006 to add Oscar to its collection of 46 other streetcars.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
In April, the streetcar reported 380,609 riders, which compares to 123,683 for the same month in 2025.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
This loft is located in Bywater with nearby streetcar access, and the back porch overlooks a lush flower garden.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Sacramento Regional Transit is seeking community input on a $164 million streetcar project connecting downtown Sacramento and West Sacramento.
—Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
In April, the streetcar reported 380,609 riders, which compares to 123,683 for the same month in 2025.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
This loft is located in Bywater with nearby streetcar access, and the back porch overlooks a lush flower garden.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Sacramento Regional Transit is seeking community input on a $164 million streetcar project connecting downtown Sacramento and West Sacramento.
—Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
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“Streetcar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetcar. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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streetcar
noun
street·car
-ˌkär
: a passenger vehicle that runs on rails and typically operates on city streets
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