railway
Translation
railway
Examples
The railway connects the two cities.
The railway connects the two cities.
He works for the national railway.
He works for the national railway.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) railway a system of tracks for trains The railway connects the two cities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: railroad, train line, track
Etymology
From 'rail' (a bar of metal) and 'way' (a path or route). Literally, a 'way of rails'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'way' or path made of metal 'rails' for a train. In American English, 'railroad' is more common.