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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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Transit service there previously was split among over a dozen companies that used a mix of steam trains and electric streetcars with each company setting its own fares.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Just a quick streetcar ride from the French Quarter, The National WWII Museum feels surprisingly removed from the city’s buzz.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
For the first time in modern days, people are riding a streetcar in Orange County.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
This loft is located in Bywater with nearby streetcar access, and the back porch overlooks a lush flower garden.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Just a quick streetcar ride from the French Quarter, The National WWII Museum feels surprisingly removed from the city’s buzz.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
For the first time in modern days, people are riding a streetcar in Orange County.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
This loft is located in Bywater with nearby streetcar access, and the back porch overlooks a lush flower garden.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Streetcar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetcar. Accessed 5 Jan. 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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