monorails

noun

plural of monorail
as in railroads

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  1. railroads
  2. railways
  3. roads
  4. rails
Noun
  • In the past, economies ran on toll roads and railroads and pipelines that were physical.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • American railroads were once the envy of the world and the engine of its industrial age.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of railroads
Noun
  • Russia’s constant attacks on factories, energy supply systems and the railways means that steel supply to the Ukrainian armed forces is also being degraded.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Recent Russian targets have included energy systems, key industries, railways, post offices, shopping centers, telecom networks, gas stations and grain exports.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of railways
Noun
  • Most mountain roads should remain wet, but slick conditions are possible above 9,000 feet, especially after dark.
    — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Critics also worried that an unplanned surge in housing could strain schools, roads and other infrastructure.
    — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of roads
Noun
  • Reigns sent The Usos on a quest to keep Fatu in line but with the emergence of the 946 – things have gone completely off the rails.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Corsair drilled the inner portion of its 200mm fan frames to screw directly onto the rails when they are set at their 140mm position.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of rails
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