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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 free streetcar takes people from the River Market, Power & Light District and the Crossroads to the concert venue.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The measure would fund multiple rail projects, including the Red Line commuter rail going to Lake Norman and an extension to the Gold Line streetcar.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The streetcar has been running in its current form since 1914.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Several were seriously injured in the Portuguese capital, known for its streetcars, which are a prime tourist attraction.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The measure would fund multiple rail projects, including the Red Line commuter rail going to Lake Norman and an extension to the Gold Line streetcar.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The streetcar has been running in its current form since 1914.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Several were seriously injured in the Portuguese capital, known for its streetcars, which are a prime tourist attraction.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Streetcar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetcar. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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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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