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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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But a World Cup volunteer stepped into the streetcar and suggested fans exit at Union Station, because the line to enter Fan Fest was so long.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The Green Line operates more so as a streetcar with four branching routes (B, C, D and E).
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The initial plan called for a roughly 4-mile streetcar line, but construction bids far exceeded the $200 million budget.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Also, while New Orleans is arguably best explored on foot, consider hopping aboard one of the city’s historic streetcars for a breezy ride between neighborhoods without having to walk in the heat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The Green Line operates more so as a streetcar with four branching routes (B, C, D and E).
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The initial plan called for a roughly 4-mile streetcar line, but construction bids far exceeded the $200 million budget.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Also, while New Orleans is arguably best explored on foot, consider hopping aboard one of the city’s historic streetcars for a breezy ride between neighborhoods without having to walk in the heat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
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“Streetcar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetcar. Accessed 15 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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