railway

noun

rail·​way ˈrāl-ˌwā How to pronounce railway (audio)
: railroad
especially : a railroad operating with light equipment or within a small area

Examples of railway in a Sentence

a system of railways that crisscrosses the whole nation
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Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of railway was in 1681

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“Railway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/railway. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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railway

noun
rail·​way ˈrā(ə)l-ˌwā How to pronounce railway (audio)

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