Meaning and usage of the word tram in English

Meaning of vocabulary tram

tramnoun
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/tram/

Origin of the word tram

early 16th century (denoting a shaft of a barrow; also in tram (sense 2)): from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch trame ‘beam, barrow shaft’. In the early 19th century the word denoted the parallel wheel tracks used in a mine, on which the public tramway was modelled; hence tram (sense 1) (late 19th century)

Vocabulary summary tram

type noun

meaning silk thread (for weaving velvet, silk)

meaning velvet, silk

type noun

meaning electric car ((also) tram

meaning tramway

meaning trolley (carrying than...)

Example of vocabulary tramnamespace

After a long day of sightseeing, I caught the tram from the downtown area to my hotel in the suburbs.
The tram is a popular mode of transportation for commuters in major cities like Berlin, Vienna, and Prague.
On my regular route home from work, I always stop at the tram station near the grocery store to pick up some bread and vegetables.
The old trams in the heritage park provide a nostalgic trip back in time, reminding us of the transportation systems from the past.
As the tram lurched forward, I clung tightly to the handrail, enjoying the breeze that whipped past my face.