tram

1 of 2

noun

ˈtram

Synonyms of tram next

: any of various vehicles: such as

: a carrier that travels on an overhead cable or rails

chiefly British : streetcar

: a boxlike wagon running on rails (as in a mine)

trams plural, chiefly British : a streetcar line

tram

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verb

trammed; tramming

transitive verb

: to haul in a tram or over a tramway

Examples of tram in a Sentence

Noun Take the tram to the departure terminal.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The couple then took a tram ride across the city to the Place de la Bourse, which is at the heart of Bordeaux’s world heritage site. —

Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023 Whereas the trams and metros operate between 6 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., night buses come in clutch for after-dark transport needs. —

Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023 Hilary leaves massive flooding, mudslides, upheaval across Southern California 2 hours ago The tram ride at Universal Studios theme park takes attendees on a tour through various sets that commemorate some of the studio’s iconic films. —

Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023 Authorities said bus and tram service in the Paris region would end at 9 p.m. until further notice. —

Sam Schechner, WSJ, 30 June 2023 The idea to build a pedestrian and cycling tunnel came about during the planning stages for a new light rail tram line in the same region. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Apr. 2023 Tourists can leave the docks and move up the side of a mountain in minutes via a popular tram, see bald eagles perch on light posts and enjoy a vibrant Alaska Native arts community. —

Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2023 Throw in a free tourist tram that reaches the major sights — including the Queen Victoria Market, Carlton Gardens, and Federation Square — and Melbourne's got simplicity and safety all rolled up in one. —

Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2023 With the support of the IRC, Maryna has been motivated to pursue her dream of becoming a tram driver. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 July 2023 See More

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