tramway

noun

tram·​way ˈtram-ˌwā How to pronounce tramway (audio)
1
a
: a railway for trams
b
British : a streetcar line
2
: an overhead cable for trams

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Travelers can also see shrines and temples, enjoy miles of hiking trails, and ride an aerial tramway. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025 According to a report from the tramway board obtained by The Denver Post, Breckenridge did not violate state regulations by reopening the chair lift because the fall wasn’t caused by an equipment malfunction. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025 Visitors can hike scenic trails, see various shrines and temples, and enjoy panoramic views of the Yoshino Ropeway, the oldest aerial tramway in Japan. Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025 Public transportation abounds, with buses, the tramway and the Nice-Digne line of the historic Train des Pignes. Alison Gregor, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tramway

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of tramway was in 1825

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“Tramway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tramway. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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