trolley car

trol·ley car

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trol-ee kahr]
- /ˈtrɒl i kɑr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trol-ee kahr]
- /ˈtrɒl i kɑr/

Definitions of trolley car words

noun trolley car a streetcar propelled electrically by current taken by means of a trolley from a conducting wire strung overhead or running beneath a slot between the tracks. 1
noun trolley car an electric streetcar that gets its motive power from an overhead wire by means of a trolley 0

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Origin of trolley car

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Trolley car

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trolley car popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

trolley car usage trend in Literature

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