tram
- noun
- A2
- Top 10000
A long public vehicle that runs on metal rails laid in city streets and is usually powered by electricity from a wire above.
My monthly pass works on every tram and bus in the city.
The tram stopped suddenly and everyone grabbed the nearest handle.
Trams run every six minutes here, even late at night.
He gave up his seat on the tram to an elderly woman.
Common collocations: catch a tram · take the tram · tram stop · tram line · get off the tram · by tram
Part of: Means of transport
Forms
- plural
- trams