Tram Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɹæm/

TRAM

UK

/tɹˈæm/

TRAM

Definition

A tram is a vehicle, usually powered by electricity, that moves along tracks in the streets and carries passengers around a city.

Usage & Nuances

More common in British English than in American English (where 'streetcar' or 'trolley' is used). Often used in phrases like 'catch a tram' or 'take the tram'. Refers to city public transport, not long-distance trains.

• Spanish: tranvía
• Portuguese (BR): bonde
• Portuguese (PT): elétrico
• Chinese (Simplified): 有轨电车
• Chinese (Traditional): 有軌電車
• Hindi: ट्राम
• Arabic: ترام
• Bengali: ট্রাম
• Russian: трамвай
• Japanese: 路面電車 - トラム
• Vietnamese: xe điện
• Korean: 트램
• Turkish: tramvay
• Urdu: ٹرام
• Indonesian: trem - tram

Example Sentences

We took the tram to the city center.

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The tram is faster than the bus.

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Please wait for the next tram.

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The old tram rattled down the narrow streets.

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If you don't want to walk, just hop on a tram.

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Tourists love riding the historic tram around the old town.

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