streetcar

noun

street·​car ˈstrēt-ˌkär 

: a vehicle on rails used primarily for transporting passengers and typically operating on city streets

Illustration of streetcar

Examples of streetcar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Board a vintage streetcar (adult fare, 230 yen) from central Sapporo to the Ropeway Iriguchi station, followed by a 10-minute walk to the base of Mount Moiwa. —New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

The building, which is near a new streetcar stop, is known for its unique Art Deco terracotta facade. —Chris Higgins updated January 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026

After nearly five months off the tracks, Atlanta's downtown streetcars are ready to roll again next month. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026

Getting around is easier, thanks to a spring streetcar extension linking downtown with the riverfront and CPKC Stadium. —Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for streetcar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• ansar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

streetcar

noun

street·​car -ˌkär 

: a passenger vehicle that runs on rails and typically operates on city streets