1. plural of streetcar; electric railway cars that run on tracks in city streets
Usage: primarily North American

Examples

• The old streetcars were replaced by buses in the 1950s.
• San Francisco’s historic streetcars are popular with tourists.
• Many cities are bringing back streetcars to reduce traffic congestion.
• The streetcars run every fifteen minutes during rush hour.
• She took one of the vintage streetcars downtown for shopping.
• The new streetcars are quieter and more energy-efficient than the old ones.