Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of monorail
At the time, the county was pursuing a $1.3 billion monorail line to South Beach under a plan championed by the prior mayor, Carlos Gimenez.
—
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
For The Times) Today’s great photo is from Times contributor David Fouts at the Tujunga home of Bob Gurr, who helped shape Disneyland and designed many of the park’s amusement rides, including its Autopia cars, monorail and the Matterhorn Bobsleds.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
When work began in 1968, state officials envisioned an airport five times bigger than New York's JFK International Airport, with six runways and a monorail, according to the National Park Service.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 June 2025
Typically, monorails and the like become a reasonable option when an attraction is overflowing with tourists.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for monorail
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
For The Times) Today’s great photo is from Times contributor David Fouts at the Tujunga home of Bob Gurr, who helped shape Disneyland and designed many of the park’s amusement rides, including its Autopia cars, monorail and the Matterhorn Bobsleds.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
When work began in 1968, state officials envisioned an airport five times bigger than New York's JFK International Airport, with six runways and a monorail, according to the National Park Service.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 June 2025
Typically, monorails and the like become a reasonable option when an attraction is overflowing with tourists.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for monorail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monorail
Noun
-
Once construction is completed, the railroad will need to do test runs to make sure everything is working well before service begins to Dyer and Munster.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
-
The federal government's role should focus on things better handled at the national level: Setting standards and enacting legislation that ensures states are spending money on the right things, less on highways, more on railroads.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The railway station is a logistics hub for nearby oil infrastructure and is used to transport grain.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
-
Where to stay: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge This grande dame property was originally built in the 1920s as part of the network of European-style railway hotels in Canada, shadowing the train’s expansion across the country.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Expect more fintechs to pursue multi-jurisdiction footprints that pair instant rails with direct or quasi-direct settlement access.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
-
Marchenko, a resident of the southwest Siberian city of Kemerovo and a former accountant for the Russian state road and rail service, had flown into the country on July 15 to celebrate her daughter’s birthday and spend time with her family living in Sheepshead Bay.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
And because of the powertrain’s development, the engineers on the Formula E team can now feed data back to the road car programme in Nissan’s Japan headquarters.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Monorail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monorail. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share