railroad
Translation
railway
Examples
The railroad connects the two cities.
The railway connects the two cities.
He works for the railroad.
He works for the railway.
Grammar Patterns
the railroad the railway system The railroad connects the two cities.
work for the railroad to be employed by a railway company He works for the railroad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: railway (more common in British English), train line
Etymology
A compound word, from 'rail' and 'road'.
Memory Tips
'Railroad' is the common term in American English, while 'railway' is more common in British English. It's literally a 'road' made of 'rails'.