tramway

noun

tram·​way ˈtram-ˌwā 

1

a

: a railway for trams

b

British : a streetcar line

2

: an overhead cable for trams

Examples of tramway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Panorama Room at Graduate New York Hop aboard the scenic aerial tramway (opened in 1976) to Roosevelt Island for an afternoon of atmospheric cocktails. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for tramway

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret